Special: How Ron DeSantis has worked to overhaul the Florida education system

Feb. 17, 2023 AT 4:13 p.m. EST

Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis has been involved in a variety of education controversies, from signing a bill to ban transgender athletes from women's and girls' public school teams to passing the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.

On this episode of Washington Week Recommends, Yamiche Alcindor speaks to Vox reporter Fabiola Cineas about DeSantis's efforts to overhaul Florida's education system and how his plan could play a role in Republicans' national strategy.

Washington Week Recommends is a weekly, live series hosted by Yamiche Alcindor that highlights compelling reporting across the country. Tune in every Friday at 12:30 p.m. EST on this YouTube channel.

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