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Debate over reopening schools, end-of-course algebra 1 exam, high school graduations and more

Pull the plug? With schools now closed through at least May 1, the traumatic switchover to online learning just getting started and many school districts scheduled to wrap up in late May anyway, some educators think it's time to accept -- as several other states already have -- that schools will not be reopening before... Read more »

DeSantis issues stay-at-home order, virtual school expanding, online education, school pranks and more

Stay-at-home order: After consulting with President Trump on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an order restricting the movement of residents in the state to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. DeSantis said the order would begin at midnight today, and will be in effect for at least 30 days. The ban allows residents... Read more »

Aid for state education, no shutdown, spring sports still alive, online learning, proms canceled and more

Aid for education: Florida is projected to receive more than $1.7 billion for education from the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump last week. The Congressional Research Services estimated that $770.2 million would go to K-12 schools, $760.9 million for higher education, and $173.7 million would... Read more »

The uncommon common school

“ … A common murderer, possibly, but a very uncommon cook.” — Saki, “The Blind Spot” A few years ago, an eminent author-educator – let us call him or her “X” – renounced a short-lived flirtation with and promotion of school choice. X returned in remorse to a preceding career as supporter of the compulsory… Read more »

School closings extended, glitches mark opening of online learning, virtual school expanding and more

School closings extended: The closing of Florida's district and charter schools has been extended from April 15 through at least May 1 because of the ongoing threat of the coronavirus pandemic. Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said on Monday that the recommendation includes all after-school events and extracurricular activities. The move came one day after President... Read more »

The online learning ‘experiment,’ remote education approach debated, shutdown extended and more

The online 'experiment': For most of the public school districts in Florida, online schooling begins today for more than 2 million K-12 students. Instead of pencils and paper, chalkboards and crayons, the tools of students will be online programs such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Canvas and Edsby on laptops, tablets and phones. Teachers worry about... Read more »

Sufficiency of relief aid is questioned, teacher raises and budget, urgent plea for laptops and more

But is it enough aid? As the U.S. House prepares to vote today on the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package, educators around the United States say the $13.5 billion earmarked for K-12 education is not nearly enough. That money will go to elementary and secondary education for expenses surrounding school closures and buying technology for... Read more »

Aid for education, online learning expectations, superintendent given more authority and more

Aid for education: A $2.2 trillion relief package to fight the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic was unanimously approved by the Senate on Wednesday and is expected to be voted on by the House on Friday. Most of the money goes to help struggling industries, hospitals, small businesses, families by issuing $1,200 checks... Read more »

Coronavirus stimulus deal reached, state revenues, self-isolation for some, online plans and more

Coronavirus aid package: Early this morning, Senate and House leaders reached an agreement on a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus aid package. The full details have not been announced, but it's expected that $250 billion will be used for direct one-time payments to individuals and families with a reported $1,200 going to most adults and $500... Read more »

Gauging coronavirus financial impact, stimulus bill, online issues, virtual board meeting and more

Gauging financial impact: The state economists who make up the Revenue Estimating Conference should meet quickly to assess the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on the state's tax revenues, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said. “The financial projections for our state have dramatically changed from what they were at the beginning of the FY... Read more »

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