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Room to Grow: How Minimum Lot Sizes Are Shrinking Housing Opportunities in Florida
Owning a home is often seen as the cornerstone of the American Dream, but for many Floridians, that dream is slipping further away. Across the state, laws mandating minimum lot sizes— a zoning regulation that defines the smallest amount of land required for a home to be built—disproportionately affect low-income Floridians. By prioritizing space over
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Discipline or Damage? The Educational Harms of Corporal Punishment in Florida Schools
Parents send their children to school, not just for lessons in math or reading, but to equip them with the tools to be successful later in life. Schools are meant to be spaces that foster students’ academic, social, and emotional development, ensuring that students reach their full potential. However, for many Florida students, the practice