ORLANDO, Fla. — In a first in the nation move, the State of Florida and the State Board of Education have formally adopted a new educational doctrine developed by conservative think tank ‘The Heritage Foundation’.
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In a press release on Thursday, the Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas said, “By formally adopting this Declaration, we are reaffirming our commitment to an education system that pursues truth and virtue, empowers parents, and always prioritizes our students.”
The 'Phoenix Declaration' was unveiled by the 'Heritage Foundation' on February 17, 2025, as what has been described as “an American vision for education” by the foundation. The declaration built around these principals, according to the release by the state:
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The ‘Heritage Foundation’ are the same group behind 'Project 2025‘, which critics have characterized as promoting far-right ideals.
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