The Florida Department of Education on Thursday unanimously approved a new set of guiding principles for the state’s education system, known as “The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.”

The declaration, authored by the conservative Heritage Foundation — the same organization behind Project 2025 — makes Florida the first state in the nation to formally adopt the document.

Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas said the declaration reflects values everyone can support.

“I don’t know how anyone can disagree with parental choice and responsibility, curriculum transparency, and academic excellence,” Kamoutsas said.

The Phoenix Declaration outlines six core principles for Florida’s education system: • Parental choice and responsibility • Academic excellence • Cu

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