Election '22: What Matters: Education

The video discusses the ongoing controversies in Florida's education system, focusing on book challenges and accusations of inappropriate content, including LGBTQ themes and critical race theory. Conservative groups like Moms for Liberty are actively involved in these challenges. The review process for textbooks has faced criticism for lack of transparency. School board elections have been influenced by these debates, with candidates backed by Governor DeSantis winning seats. Despite these efforts, Florida students continue to struggle academically, with declining test scores.

What were the outcomes of the recent school board elections in Florida?

How has the pandemic affected the academic performance of Florida students?

What are the statistics regarding third graders' language and reading scores in Florida?