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The University of Florida broke ground on a new facility for its Hamilton School for Classical and Civics Education.

Supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the school will focus on teaching Western ideas and American civilization.

The school has faced criticism from some faculty over concerns of state interference and hiring practices.

Gov. Ron DeSantis joined University of Florida officials Nov. 19 to break ground on the Hamilton School’s new facility at the former home of the university’s historic Infirmary Building.

The school aims to teach students about classical and Western ideas and civilization and serve as a blueprint for civics education across the country.

“Civic education is key to what the Hamilton School is all about … we are teaching our students to be r

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