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A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future. (Photo via Shutterstock)
Here’s What Rural Leaders Say Their Communities Need

A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future.

14 Gifts Teachers Say They Love Getting During Teacher Appreciation Week, From $0-$20

We asked teachers what Teacher Appreciation Week gifts they love to get. Their answers (plus links) are right here—including free things you can do that’ll mean a lot. 

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12 ​​Best High Schools for Sports in Florida

More than 7.6 million US high school students played sports during the last academic year, and schools in the Sunshine State offer some of the best athletic programs in the nation.

5 Top-Ranked Colleges in Florida
5 Top-Ranked Colleges in Florida

Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, fun theme parks, pristine forests and glittering cities. But did you know that the state also has some of the nation’s best universities and colleges? Here are five top examples, from Orlando to Miami and Tampa to Gainesville. 

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Florida’s Largest Public Universities Ban TikTok

Among the state institutions that have implemented the ban are University of Florida, Florida State University, Florida Atlantic University, New College, and University of South Florida. 

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DeSantis Makes Billionaires Eligible for School Vouchers After Signing Expansion Into Law 

Andrew Spar, president of the Florida Education Association teachers union, said the law will divert public money to private schools.

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Florida Republicans Prepare to Pass School Voucher Expansion That Could Direct up to $4 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Private Schools 

The bill is strongly opposed by Democrats and teachers' unions, as they believe it would drain away money from the public schools that educate nearly 90% of the state’s students.