Sept. 4 - Private school choice jumps 25% | Florida seeks end to vaccine mandates

Florida seeks to eliminate vaccine mandates, including for children; School transportation challenges impacting academics, attendance

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Private school choice jumps 25% in one year

States like Arkansas, Iowa, West Virginia and Florida are seeing sharp increases in private school choice programs, an analysis by EdChoice says.

Florida seeks to eliminate vaccine mandates, including for children

State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo says the state health department can abolish some vaccine requirements while others need lawmakers’ approval.

School transportation challenges impacting academics, attendance

School leaders are centralizing bus stops and improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure around schools. But not all parents agree that'll help.

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