OPINION: DeSantis’ war on education is a prelude to tyranny
I use the word “war” advisedly. In my lifetime, it has been applied metaphorically to any number of policy initiatives, beginning with President Johnson’s “War...
OPINION: Rent control should be applied in Tampa
Rent prices are still growing in Tampa. As of March 4, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tampa is $1,699, already 6% more...
OPINION: Teacher burnout needs to be fixed
More than three-quarters of U.S. states are suffering from a teacher shortage, according to a Feb. 11 article by ABC News. Hillsborough County, in particular,...
Students, faculty rally against state legislation targeting diversity initiatives
At a Tuesday rally intended to create student awareness for preserving academic rights, history professor Alex Levine read aloud two emails he received earlier this...
BOT approves new collective bargaining agreement, hears public comments regarding state legislation
At Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Board of Trustees (BOT) voted to accept a 3-year bargaining agreement (CBA) with the American Federation of State, County and...