Proposed Fla. legislation aimed at attracting top charter school operators
A Florida House panel is drafting legislation aimed at drawing more "high-impact" charter school networks to the state's most undeserved neighborhoods....
Read More >Florida roundup: Personalization, school boards, charter schools and more
Personalized learning. A Gates Foundation grant helps Pinellas schools try a new approach. Tampa Bay Times. Charter schools. The Lake...
Read More >A new kid on South Florida's charter school block is growing fast
Sophia Salazar tried for nearly two decades to get her children into one of Broward County's most sought-after school choice...
Read More >Florida roundup: Charter schools, testing, blessings and more
Charter schools. A loan brings a Collier charter school closer to a permanent facility. Naples Daily News. Testing. Where is...
Read More >This week in school choice: Arne Duncan's legacy
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is stepping down, and will be succeeded by former New York state education chief (and...
Read More >Florida lawmakers look for ways to stop charter failures without creating barriers
In the upcoming legislative session, the Florida Legislature is likely to grapple with an issue that's come up repeatedly in...
Read More >Florida roundup: Accountability, teacher quality, polling and more
Accountability. Florida school boards come out swinging on school accountability. Gradebook. Southwest Florida and Bay County superintendents air frustrations. Fort...
Read More >Florida roundup: Testing, accountability, charter schools and more
Testing. The first round of state standardized test results is out. Gradebook. StateImpact. Miami Herald. Sun-Sentinel. Tampa Tribune. Orlando Sentinel School Zone....
Read More >Federal education officials call attention to charter school oversight
Florida was not among the states that shared in the $157 million in charter school grants announced this week by...
Read More >Florida roundup: Blue Ribbons, teacher bonuses, test results and more
Awards. Ten Florida public schools, including six charter schools, win National Blue Ribbon honors. redefinED. Sentinel School Zone. Gradebook. Tallahassee...
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