Florida schools roundup: teacher unions, teacher pay, school spending & more
Private schools. The principal of Seminole High in Pinellas is leaving to take the top job at Indian Rocks Christian....
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Kiera Wilmot. Prosecutors won't file criminal charges against Kiera Wilmot, the Polk County student who has become a cause celebre...
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Teacher evals. Governing looks at whether teachers unions in other states will file suits similar to Florida's. Teacher conduct. A...
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Charter schools. Excel Leadership Academy in West Palm Beach makes its case to stay open before an administrative law judge,...
Read More >Study: Students in faith-based schools have academic edge over public school peers
For many school choice supporters, enrollment growth across many sectors is reason to cheer. But new research may give policymakers...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: virtual schools, teacher conduct, tutors & more
Virtual schools. Lawmakers open online learning to more providers, including private interests, reports the Miami Herald. StateImpact Florida and the Florida Center for Investigative...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: charter schools, Common Core, school safety & more
Charter schools. The principal of an Imagine charter school that tried to separate from the parent company will leave at...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: school choice, school rankings, school spending & more
School choice. Pasco Superintendent Kurt Browning says the district's record in providing more school choice has been "abysmal." Gradebook. Charter...
Read More >How about a crusade for teacher equity?
I’m kind of glad the ruckus over the parent trigger is over for now. I continue to believe that despite...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: conversion charter, Common Core, Tony Bennett & more
Charter schools. An arts magnet in Manatee considers converting to a charter school because of the district's ongoing financial woes....
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