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Florida's move came hours after the U.S. Education Department announced it was investigating some states that have policies banning mask mandates in schools.

A teacher writes that he is more fearful than ever of starting the new school year -- and it's not just covid. 'For me and many educators around the country, there’s no choice. We are teaching honest history because it’s our duty.'

There are now 10 school districts, including two in counties that supported President Donald Trump in 2020, that have voted for mask mandates, defying a decree by the governor.

Hundreds of thousands of students return to school for the new academic year.

Now six districts are defying the governor's ban on mask mandates and U.S. Education Secretary Cardona said he would help the districts that are under threat by the DeSantis administration.

And school still hasn't started in many districts as covid cases skyrocket.

Three major school districts voted for mask mandates on Wednesday despite sanction threats by the DeSantis administration.

President Biden said the administration would not “stand by” and allow governors to prevent local districts from “keeping students safe” with masking mandates.

Coronavirus rates are rising in the community.

In fact, a University of California professor argues, it will increase student diversity.

'These worries — if realized — don’t bode well for a wonderful year.'

How Richard Nixon and his allies ginned up a culture war over sex education.

School officials looking for guidance on masks find conflicting advice.

Education secretary responds to conservative critics.

The battle over critical race theory continues.