Stop paying teachers like they're 'making widgets,' lawmakers say
FORT LAUDERDALE - Too many schools pay all their teachers the same way. And that might be keeping talented people...
Read More >'Time is of the essence' for Florida charter school recruitment
Florida needs to hurry up and hash out its landmark charter school legislation, a key member of the state Board...
Read More >Breaking down the lawsuit challenging Florida's major education law
Yesterday, thirteen Florida school boards filed their long-awaited lawsuit challenging a massive new education law approved earlier this year. The...
Read More >Charter school attacks focus on international intrigue while ignoring results
A Florida League of Women Voters attack on a Jacksonville charter school last week would have been more persuasive if...
Read More >Rules coming soon for Florida 'Schools of Hope' program
This year, the Florida Legislature passed a new law intended to draw proven charter schools into academically struggling areas. So...
Read More >No charter school conversions on Fla. state board agenda
Last summer, the Florida Board of Education sought changes at three persistently struggling rural North Florida schools. It seemed likely...
Read More >Florida charter schools push to form 'local education agencies'
Two Florida charter school networks are pushing to take advantage of a new state law that will give them direct...
Read More >Fla. House announces new school choice push for violence victims
Victims of bullying, abuse or violence would get access to a new school choice program announced today by Florida House...
Read More >Florida charter school conversions get lawmaker attention
Christian Steen told a Florida House panel about the changes at his school this year. Students have new uniforms. A...
Read More >A little perspective on charter schools and hurricane shelters
Last month, public schools all over Florida helped staff shelters and coordinate relief in the wake of Hurricane Irma. School...
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