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AP Psychology books are slowly leaving Florida classrooms, as Gov. Ron DeSantis effectively banned the course throughout districts in the state.

The Effective Ban and Recent Allowance of AP Psychology

Elyse Harris, Staff Writer Aug 18, 2023

Over the past few months, the governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has changed Florida schools and their education by effectively banning the Advanced Placement Psychology course in the state. In AP Psychology,...

Floridas Gas Shortage: A Symptom of a Larger Problem

Florida’s Gas Shortage: A Symptom of a Larger Problem

Anthony Fajardo, Staff Writer May 14, 2023

Florida is no stranger to severe weather, but the flooding that hit the state in recent weeks has caused unexpected consequences.  Oil delivery has faced severe adversity, resulting in limited availability...

Making the menstrual history questions on physical forms mandatory is a clear invasion of privacy.

Florida High-School Athletes Having to Disclose Menstrual History Questions Privacy

Laura Ridoux, CavsConnect Copy Editor Feb 10, 2023

As the proverb states, "bad things always come in threes:" Florida is once again at risk of suffering the consequences of what would be an inadmissible decision, this time made by the Florida High School...

The DMV Appointment Process: Should Reforms Be Placed On Its Online System?

The DMV Appointment Process: Should Reforms Be Placed On Its Online System?

Anthony Fajardo, CavsConnect Staff Writer Oct 31, 2022

As the students of Coral Gables Senior High mature and gain independence as young adults, many have begun practicing and studying to get their Florida Driver's Licenses. However, the Department of Motor...

Starting with the 2022-23 school year, Florida students from grades VPK through 10 will be switching from FSA to the new FAST test.

¿La nueva forma en la que Florida esta evaluando generara un desafio para los estudiantes?

Maria Freire-Solis and Tiffany Beh Sep 8, 2022

Desde la Prueba de Evaluación Integral de Florida en 1998 hasta el regreso de la Evaluación de Estándares de Florida en 2015, Florida ha cambiado una vez más la prueba estatal oficial obligatoria para...

Starting with the 2022-23 school year, Florida students from grades VPK through 10 will be switching from FSA to the new FAST test.

Will Another Change in Florida Testing Challenge Students?

Tiffany Beh, Staff Writer Sep 8, 2022

From the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test in 1998 to the return of the Florida Standards Assessment in 2015, Florida has once again changed the official statewide test mandatory for all Voluntary...

Freshmen and sophomores take on the FAST exam, despite their opinions on it.

Another Change In Florida Statewide Assessment: Will Students Tolerate This Blunder?

Melissa Hernandez, Staff Writer Sep 6, 2022

For the third time in the state's history, Florida changed its statewide educational assessment. It started as the Florida Assessment Comprehensive Test, then the Florida Standard Assessment and now the...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has now passed a bill allowing veterans to become educators without a full degree.

Do Veterans Belong in Classrooms? Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Says Yes

Aaron Rojas, Staff Writer Aug 30, 2022

While most school districts reopened their doors this month, the United States faces a nationwide crisis as states struggle to supply and retain their teachers during growing shortages. In response to...

The Florida House recently passed a bill restricting abortion to 15 weeks, consequently creating controversy over bodily autonomy and womens rights.

Abortion is a Human Right, Even if the Florida House Does Not Agree

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, OverFlow Editor Apr 11, 2022

Women's rights have come a long way, yet society still chooses to not grant people the right to make decisions about their own bodies. Recently, the Florida House passed a bill stating abortion is not...

The state of Florida is reversing the advancements made towards LGBTQ rights with a new bill denying the right to speak on matters pertaining the community.

Florida House Committee: “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Jasmine Rizo, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2022

While the state of Florida is known to be the home of a diverse demographic, there has been a recent bill passed targeting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer + community. The Parental Rights...

The Iowa Bill, along with Floridas Dont Say Gay bill, is yet another piece of legislation attempting to limit LGBTQ+ rights.

Homophobia and Transphobia on the Rise in Legislation: The Iowa Bill

Daphne Renoux, Staff Writer Mar 17, 2022

The United States has seen an uptick in homophobia and transphobia, particularly on the government’s end. Legislative houses across the nation have attempted, and sometimes succeeded, in passing bills...

Florida Standards Assessments and Common Core Standards are being eliminated and replaced by Florida Assessment of Student Thinking and Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking by 2022-2023.

After Six Years, the Florida Statewide Assessments are Getting Replaced

Aaron Rojas, Staff Writer Oct 15, 2021

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ executive order is moving towards replacing the Florida Standards Assessment with a new progress monitoring system called the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking for...

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