Tony Bennett. He’s in the mix for Florida education commissioner. Coverage from Orlando Sentinel, Indianapolis Star, StateImpact Florida. A list of all candidates on Gradebook here.
Welcoming competition. New Duval Superintendent Nikolai Vitti is recommending the school board approve 12 of 14 charter school applications up for a vote today, reports the Florida Times Union. He also tells the board the district has to compete and “dominate the market” so “when a charter school tries to set up shop they will find themselves unable to compete with us because we are that dynamic and innovative.”
More on grad rates. Orlando Sentinel. AP. The Ledger.
More on remediation. StateImpact Florida.
Cherry picking. EdFly Blog calls out Reuters for last week’s story about Florida’s academic gains.
Union news. Karen Aronowitz won’t seek another term as president of United Teachers of Dade, reports the Miami Herald.
