Tag: Ron DeSantis
Florida Limits AP Psychology Course Over Gender and Sexuality Content
The Florida Department of Education announced it will permit AP Psychology classes to be taught if discussions of gender and sexuality are conducted “in...
Black Fraternity Pulls Convention From Florida Over ‘Openly Hostile’ DeSantis Policies
The nation’s oldest Black fraternity is moving its 2025 conference from Florida in protest against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and his “harmful, racist and...
New College Trustees Propose $2 Million Institute to Combat ‘Cancel Culture’
On Thursday, the New College of Florida Board of Trustees voted to seek $2 million from the state legislature for the Freedom Institute, a...
DeSantis Challenges Biden Administration in Lawsuit Over Accreditation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has launched a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration and the U.S. Department of Education for allegedly interfering with...
AAUP Rallies Support Amid Fight for Academic Freedom, DEI
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is calling on all professional organizations, unions, faculty, staff, and administrators to fight against attacks on academic...
DeSantis Signs Bill to Defund DEI Programs at Florida Colleges
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed several bills Monday that will bring major changes to the state's higher education system, including banning public colleges...
Anti-DEI Legislation Becomes Reality in Florida, North Dakota
With over 30 anti-DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) bills proposed across the country threatening initiatives, support offices, and curriculum in higher education, the results...
Florida is Developing an Alternative to the AP Program
The Florida Legislature recently voted to allocate $2.8 million toward establishing an in-state program to compete with the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) tests.
The...
The War on DEI
Academic Freedoms Are Threatened as Politicians Seek to Eliminate DEI on College Campuses
The recent and relentless attacks on the work of DEI in higher education...
College Board Removes Divisive Content from AP African American Studies Course
On Wednesday, the College Board released an amended curriculum for its new Advanced Placement course in African American studies following conservative backlash.
A previous draft...
DeSantis Proposes Defunding DEI Programs at Florida Universities
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans on Tuesday to defund diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at Florida’s colleges and universities.
DeSantis, a potential candidate...
Florida Governor Defends Rejection of AP African American Studies Course
On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) defended his administration’s decision to reject an Advanced Placement (AP) course on African American Studies, calling the...
Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Set to Take Effect on July 1
A controversial new law that prohibits teaching students in public schools about race is set to take effect in Florida on July 1, despite...
Florida Governor Signs Bill Requiring Colleges and Universities to Change Accreditors
This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill that takes aim at higher education accreditation organizations and faculty tenure in the state.
The...
Judge Allows Florida Colleges to Survey Students, Employees on ‘Intellectual Freedom’
On Friday, a federal judge blocked an emergency request to stop Florida colleges and universities from issuing “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” surveys to...
Florida Governor Refuses to Recognize First Transgender Athlete to Win NCAA...
On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued a proclamation declaring Lia Thomas is not the "rightful winner" of the NCAA women's swimming championship.
Thomas,...
University of Florida Blocks Professors From Testifying in Voting Rights Lawsuit
The University of Florida (UF) has prohibited three professors from serving as expert witnesses in a lawsuit against a bill that critics say suppresses...
Florida Governor Approves Controversial Bill on Campus ‘Intellectual Freedom’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a controversial bill Tuesday that requires all state colleges and universities to conduct annual campus-wide surveys on “intellectual...
