Florida lawmaker works in public schools, but supports expanded school choice
Count newly-elected Florida Rep. Manny Diaz, Jr. among a number of state lawmakers who are public school district employees. But...
Read More >Florida Catholic schools embrace Common Core, hope to take FCAT
Florida Catholic schools are embracing Common Core academic standards and seriously considering whether to take the coming state tests aligned...
Read More >All-girl charter school uses horse therapy to boost self-esteem
Sixteen second-grade girls rode the school bus with the windows open, pigtails and ponytails whipping in the wind. For many,...
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Read More >Tony Bennett, other finalists interviewed for Florida education commissioner job
Two candidates for Florida’s education commissioner are former public schoolteachers who worked their way through the ranks to become education...
Read More >Catholic school reform takes root in Florida
Students know their priorities the moment they enter St. Joseph Catholic School. A sign by the front door reads, “Our...
Read More >Evolving conversations about school choice in Florida
When people hear the term “school choice,” they usually don't think about it in a traditional public school setting, said...
Read More >Tony Bennett, two other candidates named finalists for Florida education chief
The Florida Board of Education announced its finalists for education commissioner today, with a list of three candidates including Indiana's...
Read More >Florida House Choice & Innovation Subcommittee meets for first time
Some members of the Florida House Choice & Innovation Subcommittee grew up attending public schools and, later, went to work...
Read More >Better laws, more funding will bring more successful charter schools, advocates say
Even with more than 40 states authorizing charter schools now, the process is still an experiment of sorts – and...
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