Weston prep schools, two others, dropped from state scholarships due to alleged ties to China
Weston prep schools, two others, dropped from state scholarships due to alleged ties to China
The DeSantis administration has taken action against four private preparatory schools in Florida, suspending the availability of school choice scholarships. Lower and Upper Sagemont Preparatory Schools in Weston, along with Parke House Academy and Park Maitland School in Winter Park, have been accused of having direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Governor Ron DeSantis has recently implemented educational reforms aimed at countering the influence of the CCP. These include banning TikTok on school servers and prohibiting state colleges and universities from engaging with Chinese institutions. The schools, which are part of the Spring Education Group, have stated that they were not given prior notice and deny any connection to a government or political party. They are working to understand the reasons behind the decision.
Alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party prompt suspension of scholarships
The DeSantis administration has made the decision to suspend school choice scholarships for four private preparatory schools due to their alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Lower and Upper Sagemont Preparatory Schools in Weston, Parke House Academy, and Park Maitland School in Winter Park have been identified as having direct connections to the CCP. Governor Ron DeSantis, in his efforts to counter the influence of the CCP, has implemented various educational reforms. These reforms include banning TikTok on school servers and prohibiting state colleges and universities from accepting grants or partnering with Chinese institutions. The schools, which are part of the Spring Education Group, have expressed surprise at the suspension and assert that they have no affiliation with any government or political party.
Spring Education Group schools face scholarship suspension over alleged CCP ties
Four private preparatory schools in Florida, including Lower and Upper Sagemont Preparatory Schools in Weston, Parke House Academy, and Park Maitland School in Winter Park, have had their school choice scholarships suspended by the DeSantis administration. The suspension comes after allegations of direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Governor Ron DeSantis has been proactive in implementing educational reforms to counter the influence of the CCP, such as banning TikTok on school servers and prohibiting state colleges and universities from engaging with Chinese institutions. The schools, which are under the Spring Education Group, have expressed surprise at the decision and are working to understand the basis for the suspension. They maintain that they have no connection to any government or political party.
