Episodes

  • What's on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam 2026? #FCLE
    Jan 25 2026

    Summary

    In this episode of the Florida Civic Literacy Podcast, host Mercedes Musto provides a comprehensive overview of the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE). She breaks down the competencies required for the exam, discusses the test structure, retake policies, and offers strategies for success. The episode aims to equip students with the knowledge and confidence needed to pass the FCLE and understand the importance of civic literacy.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to the FCLE Exam

    00:55 Understanding the Competencies

    02:14 Test Structure and Retake Policy

    03:09 Passing Score and Test Strategy

    04:30 How to Get Started with the FCLE


    Keywords

    FCLE, Florida Civic Literacy Exam, American democracy, US Constitution, founding documents, landmark cases, test strategies, education, student success, civic literacy





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    7 mins
  • 🚀 Ready to Pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam? #FCLE2026
    Jan 19 2026

    🚀 Ready to Pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam?

    FCLE team Mercedes Musto and Samantha Arnoldussen are back in the studio this semester to share the strategies that can turn your study sessions into success stories! 📚💡


    What’s your go-to study tip? Share in the comments!


    #FloridaCivicLiteracy #ExamPrep #StudyTips #EducationMatters #Podcast #CivicLiteracy #LearningJourney #SuccessMindset #EngageWithUs #KnowledgeIsPower

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    1 min
  • Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988) | 60 Sec Review | Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE #civicstest #fcle
    Nov 23 2025

    Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | 60 Sec Review | Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988) #civicstest #fcle


    SummaryThis episode is a 60 sec review of the landmark Supreme Court case Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988), exploring the key takeaways, the court's decision, and its implications on the first amendment in school sponsored activities.

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    1 min
  • Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988) #civicstest #fcle
    Nov 20 2025

    Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988) #civicstest #fcle

    Summary

    In this episode, Mercedes Musto discusses the landmark Supreme Court case Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988), which addresses the balance between free speech and school authority. The case revolves around a student newspaper, The Spectrum, where the principal censored articles on sensitive topics. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the school district, establishing that schools can exercise editorial control over school-sponsored activities as long as their actions are reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns. This ruling highlights the differences between Hazelwood and the earlier Tinker v. Des Moines case, emphasizing the extent of school authority in regulating student expression.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Hazelwood School District v. Kulhmeier

    00:26 Background of the Case

    02:17 Supreme Court's Decision

    04:27 Implications of the First Amendment

    05:46 Key Takeaways from the Case


    Keywords

    Hazelwood, Kuhlmeier, Supreme Court, First Amendment, free speech, school authority, student newspaper, editorial control, Tinker v. Des Moines, civic literacy

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    7 mins
  • Regents of University of California v. Bakke | Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | 60 Sec. Review | #civicstest #fcle
    Oct 14 2025

    About FCLE SeminarPASS the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)! On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FCLE Study Guide to help you prepare for the exam.

    Regents of University of California v. Bakke | Florida Civic Literacy Exam | 60 Sec Rev #civicstest

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    1 min
  • Roe v. Wade (1973) | Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | 60 Sec. Review | #civicstest #fcle
    Sep 26 2025

    Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | Roe v. Wade (1973) #civicstest #fcle

    Summary

    This episode is a 60 sec review of the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, exploring its background, the court's decision, and its implications on privacy rights and state laws.


    Visit the full episode for chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Roe v. Wade

    01:00 Background of the Case

    02:07 Supreme Court's Decision and Rationale

    03:21 Constitutional Principles and Privacy Rights

    04:15 Key Takeaways from Roe v. Wade


    Keywords

    Roe v. Wade, abortion, constitutional law, privacy rights, Supreme Court, 14th Amendment, civic engagement



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    1 min
  • Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | Roe v. Wade (1973) #civicstest #fcle
    Sep 23 2025

    Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | Roe v. Wade (1973) #civicstest #fcle

    Summary

    This episode of the FCLE Seminar Podcast discusses the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, exploring its background, the court's decision, and its implications on privacy rights and state laws. The host, Mercedes Musto, emphasizes the importance of understanding this pivotal ruling and its ongoing relevance in contemporary discussions about the issue.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Roe v. Wade

    01:00 Background of the Case

    02:07 Supreme Court's Decision and Rationale

    03:21 Constitutional Principles and Privacy Rights

    04:15 Key Takeaways from Roe v. Wade


    Keywords

    Roe v. Wade, abortion, constitutional law, privacy rights, Supreme Court, 14th Amendment, civic engagement



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    6 mins
  • McDonald v. Chicago | 2nd Amendment | Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | 60 Sec Review #fcle #civicstest
    Sep 16 2025

    McDonald v. Chicago | 2nd Amendment | Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | 60 Sec Review #fcle #civicstest

    Summary

    In this episode of the FCLE seminar podcast, host Mercedes Musto delves into the pivotal Supreme Court case McDonald v. Chicago (2010), which addressed the application of the Second Amendment to the states through the 14th Amendment. The discussion covers the background of the case, the Supreme Court's decision, and its implications for gun rights and state legislation. Key takeaways include the ruling's emphasis on fundamental rights and its significant impact on state gun control laws.

    For Chapters visit the Full Episode

    00:00 Introduction to McDonald v. Chicago

    01:58 Background and Context of the Case

    07:40 Key Takeaways from the Supreme Court Decision.

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    RESOURCES (Free)💢 Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) ⁠https://www.fldoe.org/policy/articulation/postsec-civics-lit.stml⁠ ⁠https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5663/urlt/SuppGuideFCLE.pdf

    ⁠⁠https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5421/urlt/CivicLiteracyRule-faq.pdf⁠

    💢 FCLE Seminar YouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FCLEseminar⁠

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    1 min