Education Funding & Facilities: Florida’s Highlands County School Board secured $1.5 million in state budget support for roof and HVAC renovations, with district leaders crediting lawmakers and a paid lobbyist for landing the full appropriation. Student Reading Support: Pinellas County’s Summer Book Bus program is delivering 10,000 free books to more than 5,000 children across 85 stops, aiming to fight summer learning loss and boost grade-level reading by third grade. School Transportation Hiring: Lee County Schools will host a Transportation Job Fair July 23 for bus operator and mechanic roles, offering free training for candidates without a commercial driver’s license and starting pay of $19.57 an hour. Higher Ed Policy: Federal courts continue striking down Florida’s “Stop WOKE” restrictions affecting professors and university instruction, reinforcing First Amendment limits on state oversight of what educators can discuss. College & Career Pathways: The Immokalee Foundation earned Take Stock in Children Gold Level of Excellence for the 14th straight year, highlighting mentoring and college readiness for low-income, academically qualified students.