Central Florida charter school helps build a STEM pipeline to universities
Florida State University is on a well-known quest to reach the top 25 in national academic rankings of public universities....
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Charter schools, budgets, testing and more
Charter schools. A "double F" charter school in Central Florida will remain open through the end of the school year. WESH....
Read More >Lawmakers look to tackle extracurricular activities, sports and school choice
A Florida House panel is weighing legislation aimed at opening high school sports and other extracurricular activities to more students enrolled...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Testing, school boards, special needs and more
Testing. The Orlando Sentinel breaks down the latest testing issues in a new Q & A. A student's jeremiad against...
Read More >Broward County school board rejects charter school collaboration plan
One of the three Florida school districts in line to receive $3.3 million to recruit high-achieving charter schools into disadvantaged...
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Charter schools, guns, testing and more
Charter schools. A range of charter school proposals are on the table in the state Senate. Sun-Sentinel. A legislative proposal,...
Read More >Where do charter school students come from?
We've recently discovered that students who leave private schools for public schools are disproportionately likely to choose charters. But the majority...
Read More >Florida roundup: Charter schools, testing, choice lotteries and more
Charter schools. The Broward school board says 'no' to a charter school collaboration grant. Sun-Sentinel. A military-style charter in Osceola...
Read More >Florida mother of special needs child: 'The rest of the country should be watching'
Last week, Katie Swingle spoke to the Florida Legislature about expanding access to Personal Learning Scholarship Accounts for special needs students....
Read More >Florida schools roundup: Testing, education reform, violence and more
Testing. State education officials investigate a denial-of-service attack on the state's computerized testing system, which may have contributed to delays. Times/Herald. Tampa Tribune. Orlando...
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