Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida's top spot in several education accomplishments and initiatives ahead of the 2026-27 state school year while speaking at a press conference in Leigh Acres this week. #1 Education freedom four consecutive years#1 Education overall two of the last three years#1 Public higher education#1 Parent power by the Center of Education Reform four years in a row#1 State education freedom#1 Lighthouse 2025's Talent Attraction Scorecard three years in a row#1 Workforce educationGov. Ron DeSantis touted the workforce education rank happened five years ahead of schedule earlier this year. 1 ranking for charter school education by the Center for Education Reform, rounding out a slew of high marks for the state ahead of the new school year which begins next week. We do have universal school choice," DeSantis said, noting Florida has 408,000 students in charter schools and 150,000 students in home schools.