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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 16 MIN

Florida's Education Crisis

from Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dog · host Rick Outzen

Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar joins host Rick Outzen to discuss the alarming state of public education in Florida. From missing students in the voucher system to teachers losing jobs over using preferred names, Spar reveals how political attacks and inadequate funding are driving educators away while enriching private companies. Learn why Florida ranks 43rd in school funding and how the lack of accountability in charter and voucher schools is failing students while public schools face increasing restrictions.

Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar joins host Rick Outzen to discuss the alarming state of public education in Florida. From missing students in the voucher system to teachers losing jobs over using preferred names, Spar reveals how political attacks and inadequate funding are driving educators away while enriching private companies. Learn why Florida ranks 43rd in school funding and how the lack of accountability in charter and voucher schools is failing students while public schools face increasing restrictions.

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Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar joins host Rick Outzen to discuss the alarming state of public education in Florida. From missing students in the voucher system to teachers losing jobs over using preferred names, Spar reveals how...

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