Florida schools roundup: Testing review, a scholarship court appeal and more
Testing review: The first two weeks of computer-based standardized testing have gone well, says Education Commissioner Pam Stewart. More than 672,000 writing...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Turnaround strategy, charters, uniforms and more
Turnaround strategy: A turnaround team proposes pay increases of up to $25,000 a year for teachers and administrators to work...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Hispanics' literacy, evaluation errors and more
Latinos and literacy: Miami-Dade is the top-performing school district in the nation in reading proficiency by Hispanic students, according to a report by Child...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Testing, education bills, software deal and more
School testing: Is change ahead for the Florida Standards Assessments testing? The Every Student Succeeds Act, which gives states some leeway...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Bright Futures, $500 bill, ethics, planning time and more
Bright Futures: A bill that allows high school students to fulfill service or religious requirements and still receive Bright Future...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Bonuses rescinded, testing objections and more
Bonuses rescinded: The Duval County School District sends 700 notices to teachers telling them they would receive performance bonuses from...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Athlete transfers, spring break work and more
Athlete transfers: State Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, and Jerri Kelly, the athletic director at Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, talk about...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Bonuses, whistleblowers, a fiery act and more
Whistleblowers intimidated? Two students who complained about having unqualified substitutes for geometry class all year are being harassed and intimidated...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Budget, after-school programs, a fiery act and more
Scott signs budget: Gov. Rick Scott signs the $82.3 billion state budget. He vetoes projects totaling $256.1 million, including a few...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Open enrollment, education on trial and more
Open enrollment fallout: The recently passed bill that would allow open enrollment in any state public school with openings is worrying...
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