evidence: - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis awarded over $33 million to 11,000 teachers who completed state-provided civics training, aiming to improve civics instruction in Florida schools. [...] Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday the awarding of more than $33 million to 11,000 teachers who have completed state-provided civics training. The educators had undergone either the Summer Civics Professional Learning Series or the new Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement, which DeSantis says aims to enhance the quality of civics instruction in Florida schools. The Civics Seal of Excellence program, initiated by DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) in January, saw over 10,000 teachers registering within the first week. The course is currently at full capacity with 20,000 teachers enrolled and 11,000 awaiting entry. To devise the 50-hour online program, which includes over 28 hours of video lessons on America’s history, civics, and government, the FDOE enlisted the help of nationally recognized civics experts.