About The Author

Ron Matus

Ron Matus is director of Research & Special Projects at Step Up for Students and a former editor of redefinED. He joined Step Up in February 2012 after 20 years in journalism, including eight years as an education reporter with the Tampa Bay Times (formerly the St. Petersburg Times).
02/05/21
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Editor’s note: The Orlando Sentinel published a commentary today that accused the nonprofit scholarship organization, Step Up For Students, of...
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01/18/21
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  Editor’s note: To hear Lamisha Stephens and her son, Marquavis Wilson, tell the story in their own words, watch...
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12/31/20
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Editor’s note: During the holiday season, redefinED is reprising the "best of the best" from our 2020 archives. This post...
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12/15/20
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Editor’s note: To hear Tamara Arrington and her son, Parker, tell the story in their own words, watch the video...
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09/18/20
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The next time school choice opponents claim the apocalypse is coming to public schools in your state – and there’s...
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07/14/20
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Editor’s note: On July 5, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune published an op-ed that named Step Up For Students, the nonprofit that...
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06/29/20
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The next round of pandemic relief funding for K-12 education should set aside 10% to help private school parents and...
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06/17/20
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Editor’s note: Special thanks is extended to Fernanda Murgueytio, a member of Step Up For Students’ Advocacy and Civic Engagement...
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06/11/20
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Florida private schools rocked by the pandemic and low-income families who use state school choice scholarships will receive $45 million...
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06/11/20
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Florida education officials are considering changes that could lead to wider use of a school choice scholarship for bullying victims...
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