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    As curriculum demands increase, Florida schools seek ways to fit it all in

    By Jeffrey S. Solochek,

    3 days ago
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    Hudson Primary School second grade teacher Shaunna Lubecki works with students on a combined reading and civics lesson as part of the Pasco County school district's humanities block, implemented for the 2024-25 academic year. [ JEFFREY S. SOLOCHEK | Times ]

    The big story: For years, many Florida elementary school teachers have complained that the state’s reading requirements have crowded out other important topics, social studies top among them.

    As lawmakers have pushed to add more lessons to the mix, such as 9/11 history and anti-communism information, the pressure has grown to find time to fit it all in.

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    Marcy Young
    3d ago
    I don’t know why anyone in their right mind would teach in Flori duh. For many many reasons.
    LafenGran
    3d ago
    Where’s the story?
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