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‘Don’t Say Gay’ opponents ask judge for ability to gather information as law is implemented in Florida schools | Florida News | Orlando

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click to enlarge Plaintiffs challenging a Florida law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools are asking a judge to reverse an...
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Orange County, other Florida school districts scramble to fill teaching vacancies | Orlando Area News | Orlando

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click to enlarge Florida students began returning to classrooms this week amid a teacher and support-staff shortage, with some counties still advertising positions and exploring...
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Orange County Public Schools named in lawsuit against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law | Orlando Area News | Orlando

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click to enlarge Parents, students and a non-profit organization have filed a federal lawsuit against four Florida school districts, challenging the constitutionality of a new...
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Orange County Public Schools names Dr. Maria Vazquez as new superintendent | Orlando Area News | Orlando

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Photo courtesy OCPS/Facebook Dr. Maria Vazquez Orange County Public Schools on Tuesday picked their next superintendent, Dr. Maria Vazquez. Vazquez, currently the deputy superintendent of...
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State officials seek name of Orange County Public Schools employee who approved ‘Gender Queer’ memoir for libraries | Orlando Area News | Orlando

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click to enlarge Not content to merely ban books, Florida’s state officials are looking to punish employees who brought controversial books into Orange County’s school...