FASA Leadership Lounge

Join us this week for our live-recorded episode at FASA's Discover '26 Conference!

On this week's episode, Florida has a budget for the next fiscal year, you need to slow down in school zones, a principal jumps out of an airplane, and much more!   Click HERE for more information on everything we discussed this week.

This week, we discuss the Florida Legislature's "Silly Season," baseball offerings in public schools, and the importance of Assistant Principals.    Click HERE for more information on everything we discussed this week.

This week we discuss the budget special session, a breakdown of a gigantic train bill from the regular session, the finalists for the Florida Teacher of the Year Award, and much more!   Click HERE for more information on everything we discussed this week.

In this fact-based edition, we discuss Congressional Redistricting, some lawsuits, rule-making, security drones, and more!   Click HERE for information on everything we discussed this week.

This week, we discuss Florida's first post-regular session, special session about redistricting. Also on the agenda, the Florida Principal, Assistant Principal, and the School-Related Employee of the year were announced, and much more!   Click HERE for more information on everything we discussed this week.

This week, we discuss the upcoming special session (finally), some education bills signed by the Governor, new policies in Pinellas County, and a Congressional shake-up.   Click HERE for more information on everything we discussed this week.

This week, we discuss the postponed special session, Governor news, including the loss of a "Florida Man" candidate, and some good news involving students.   Click HERE for more information on everything we discussed.

This week, we celebrate a podcast milestone: 1000 downloads! Also, news on elections, special sessions, vouchers, and much more!   https://www.fasa.net/Leader2Leader/leadership-lounge-s2-e33  

This week we discuss potential special sessions, who's leading the race for the Republican nominee for Governor, amazing Student Council leaders, and much more!   Click HERE for more information about everything we discussed this week.

This week, we discuss the recent Florida special elections, rule-making, and much, much more.   Click HERE to learn more about everything we discussed in this episode.

Special sessions and elections are on the agenda for this week. There is a lot of talk on both topics, tune in to this episode to find out more!   Click HERE for more information about everything we discussed in this episode.

This week, we discuss FASA's Discover '26 closing keynote speaker announcement, there is still no state budget (and won't be for a while), many bills that passed the House and Senate last week, and good old Bobby Bowden might get an airport named after him.   Click HERE to read more about everything we discussed this week.

How does Florida come up with a state budget? Why do leaders "drop the hankie" at the end of session? Have any bills passed? We will discuss it all this week.   Click HERE for more information about what we discussed this week.

Lots of bill updates this week, some good news from Volusia County Schools, but no State Budget yet.  Only 2 more weeks of regular session, people, better get going!   Click HERE to find out more about what we discussed this week.

The Florida House and Senate have released their proposed budgets; now the fun begins! Dive deep with our hosts to see what the next steps are. Also, we are trying out new music on this episode. Please let us know what you think- email communications@fasa.net .   Click HERE for more information about everything we discussed this week.

We are joined by some very special guests this week - members of the Florida Association of Student Councils. The students discuss their experience at FASA's Advocate '26 conference.   Click HERE for resources from this episode.

This week, we have a longer episode than usual, digging into how the bill process works and going very deep into the content of a few bills.  We hope that those of you who have longer commutes enjoy this super-sized episode!   Click HERE for resources from this podcast.

FASA's Advocate '26 Legislative Days were last week - we dive deep into all of the action. Also, lots of bills are moving in the Legislature, and good news from a couple of FASA members.   Click HERE for more information on everything we discussed this week.

Lots of happenings in week 2 of the 2026 Legislative Session. Find out all about it here, all of the bills, rumors, and an update from the State Board of Education Meeting.    Click HERE for information about everything we discussed this week.

The 2026 Florida Legislative Session has started. Let's take a look at what happened last week - from the State of the State Address to some major bills moving, we've got you covered!   For more information on what we covered in this episode, click HERE.   Watch us - https://youtu.be/CGqs7k4E1Mk

The 2026 Legislative Session is starting tomorrow. Here's everything you need to know - from the flowers in the chambers on day 1, to newly filed bills, to the announcement of a special session, AFTER the regular session, we've got you covered.  Learn more about everything we discussed in this episode HERE.

This week, we dig deep into some of the important education bills that went through the last interim committee week before the regular session. Also, Governor DeSantis unveiled his proposed state budget. This is our last podcast for 2025. Have a safe and healthy break! See you next year!   Click HERE to find out more about what we discussed on this episode.

While we wait to see what happens in the very busy sixth and final interim committee week, let's take a look at some special elections that are coming up, and what to expect from them.    More information on the topcis we discuss in the podcast can be found HERE . 

This week, we take a deeper dive into all the candidates for Florida Governor - those who have officially announced they are running, as well as a few we think might announce soon.   Click HERE for resources from this week's podcast.