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...
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Scott signs budget: Gov. Rick Scott signs the $82.3 billion state budget. He vetoes projects totaling $256.1 million, including a few...
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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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Education vetoes: Gov. Rick Scott will not veto $49 million set aside in this year's state budget for teacher bonuses, as...
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Education on trial: Openings arguments are heard in the civil trial accusing Florida of not fulfilling its constitutional mandate to...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Legislature wrapup, failed bills, autonomy and more
Education legislation: A massive state education bill that widens school choice is awaiting Gov. Rick Scott's signature. The bill changes...
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Education bill: The House has amended the massive education bill, HB 7209, and sent it back to the Senate for...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Senate's education bill, teacher bonuses and more
Education bill: The Florida Senate passes a sweeping education bill (HB 7029) that would, among other things, allow any student...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Final education budget, Bright Futures and more
Education budget: Florida plans to spend $31.8 billion on education in the 2016-2017 school year. K-12 will receive $20.2 billion, an...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Bonuses, education bill, schools on trial and more
Teacher bonuses: The Best and Brightest teacher bonuses program is renewed for another year, as part of an overall state...
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