Florida just ranked as the top state for education, amid DeSantis battles on curriculum, books, and college leadership

Tue, 05/02/2023 - 14:02

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reacts after signing HB 7, the "Stop WOKE" bill, at Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, on Friday, April 22, 2022.
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Florida is the No. 1 state for education, says an annual ranking from US News & World Report.
DeSantis has made education policy one of his top priorities, receiving backlash over curriculum bans.
The state's teacher's union warned Florida schools wouldn't stay in the top tier.

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has aggressively made far-reaching changes to education policy in Florida during his time in office, whether it be on curriculum, diversity initiatives, or leadership overhauls.