Parents hope to revive F-rated charter school poised for closure
The parents love the school, even though the state says it’s failing. So against all odds, they’re looking for options...
Read More >Florida roundup: Charter schools, teacher conduct, testing and more
Charter schools. A host of new schools, not all of them reputable, submit charter applications. Sun-Sentinel. Fewer charter schools apply...
Read More >More Florida parents choose home education
For a growing number of Florida families, back-to-school season doesn't mean a return to the classroom, per se. In the...
Read More >Florida roundup: Funding, testing, tax credit scholarships and more
Tax credit scholarships. The Palm Beach Post criticizes this year's school choice legislation in an editorial. Charter schools. WPTV scrutinizes...
Read More >Florida roundup: Charter schools, campaigns, teacher quality and more
Charter schools. A Duval charter school that just opened is at risk of being shut down. Florida Times-Union. Children affected...
Read More >Appeals courts criticize Florida charter school statutes
Two Florida appeals courts recently decided two cases involving the same charter school operator and came to the same conclusion:...
Read More >Florida roundup: Catholic schools, reading, turnarounds and more
Catholic schools. The latest evaluation of Florida's Tax Credit Scholarship program suggests Catholic schools get impressive reading results. The Thomas Fordham Institute's...
Read More >Florida roundup: Charter schools, facilities, growth and more
Charter schools. The state Board of Education denies waivers that would have allowed three struggling charter schools to remain open. Miami...
Read More >Three 'double-F' charter schools to close after board denies waivers
The first day of the school year brought grim news to three Florida charter schools, who learned this morning that...
Read More >Foundation helps school choice scholarships go further
This school year, tens of thousands of families are expected to enroll their children in private schools with the help of...
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