Longtime Florida school boards leader announces retirement
From the News Service of Florida: The head of the Florida School Boards Association is stepping down in February. Wayne...
Read More >Rural charter schools only part of the solution
A couple education policy wonks have weighed in on whether rural charter schools help improve the education options in rural communities....
Read More >Florida roundup: Lawsuits, campaigns, charter schools and more
Lawsuits. An advertisement targeting the lawsuit against Florida's tax credit scholarship program airs during Florida's gubernatorial debate. Orlando Sentinel. Campaigns. An...
Read More >Four districts apply for Florida charter school collaboration grants
Four of Florida's largest urban school districts have applied for state grants intended help bring high-impact charter school networks into...
Read More >Florida roundup: School choice, campaigns, teachers and more
School choice. The Associated Press and Miami Herald break down Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist's respective positions...
Read More >Florida roundup: Charter schools, campaigns, STEM and more
Charter schools. Collier families have few charter options available. Naples Daily News. Palm Beach charter schools are scrutinized for racial...
Read More >Black pastor (and former Democrat) explains support for school choice
If there's one thing Republicans have right, it's about the power of competition to shake up unresponsive bureaucracies, including those...
Read More >Florida roundup: Tax credit scholarships, campaigns, magnet schools and more
Tax credit scholarships. The Orlando Sentinel runs dueling op-eds from a teachers union leader backing the lawsuit against Florida's tax...
Read More >Florida roundup: Charter schools, lawsuits, digital learning and more
Charter schools. Struggling charter schools present improvement plans to the Hillsborough County School Board to comply with a new requirement...
Read More >Study: Virtual school students keep pace with brick-and-mortar peers
The proliferation of virtual education, in Florida and elsewhere, has one clear benefit: It gives students the ability to take...
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