Florida Gov. DeSantis takes aim at what he sees as indoctrination in schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed bills that limit how race and sexual orientation can be taught. He says students have been getting a "distorted" view of history.
MIAMI â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made it clear how he views public schools and what they're teaching children: He doesn't trust them.
At a recent news conference, he returned to a familiar theme.
"Following woke indoctrination in our schools, that is a road to ruin for this country," he said. "And we're not going to let it happen in Florida."
Since becoming governor in 2019, DeSantis has become known for taking combative positions on controversial issues, including education. He recently signed a number of measures aimed at preventing the sort of "indoctrination" he and his Republican supporters fear is taking
