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).
05/01/13
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Parent trigger. Another year, another defeat for the parent trigger. Coverage from Tampa Bay Times, StateImpact Florida, Orlando Sentinel, Palm Beach...
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04/30/13
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U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., used a Tampa-area private school as a backdrop Tuesday to highlight his proposal for a...
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04/30/13
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Marco Rubio. He's visiting a Tampa private school today to highlight his proposal for a federal tax credit scholarship. The...
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04/29/13
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Parent trigger. Who are Sunshine Parents, a group tied to parent trigger? Tampa Bay Times. More on AnswerSheet. More questions...
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04/26/13
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There were 1,000 in Tallahassee, Fla., 2,000 in Columbus, Ohio, 2,400 in Greensboro, N.C. and 10,000 in Buffalo, N.Y. And...
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04/26/13
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Virtual schools. The state investigation of K12 Inc. in Florida - which turned up three inadequately certified teachers - anchors...
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04/25/13
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Virtual schools. Florida Virtual School is battling proposed budget cuts, reports Associated Press. A state investigation finds online provider K12 Inc....
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04/24/13
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Parent trigger. Parent trigger is headed to the Senate floor, with growing potential for drama. Coverage from redefinED and The Buzz. The latest...
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04/23/13
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Graduation requirements. Gov. Rick Scott signs into law the bill that creates additional diploma options that emphasize career education. Coverage...
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04/22/13
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It’s true: ALEC likes school choice. Walton likes school choice. Jeb Bush likes school choice. Some of the folks who...
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