In Florida, school-based coaches often have to comply with more than one set of rules. Depending on the role and the sport, coaching approval can involve requirements from the Florida Department of Education (DOE), local school districts, and the Florida High School...
Teacher Issues
When an Educator’s License Is Investigated in Florida: What Families and Teachers Should Know
In Florida, concerns about educator misconduct do not always stay within a school or school district. In some cases, a school-based investigation can lead to a formal inquiry by the Florida Department of Education (DOE) that may impact an educator’s professional...
Free Speech Rights for Teachers and Professors Outside the Classroom
Teachers and professors dedicate their lives to fostering critical thinking and dialogue inside the classroom. But what happens when an educator exercises their free speech rights outside of school on social media, at a protest, or in a community forum and faces...
Will Florida teacher be prosecuted for critical race theory?
The Florida Department of Education recently advised textbook publishers to avoid including critical race theory (CRT) and other social justice issues that the state deems inconsistent with its beliefs. As the guidance extends to all types of textbooks, including...
