A Florida lawmaker wants to bar new charter schools if they can’t prove they’re unique. Senate Bill 452, filed last week by Sen. Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth, would require charter schools to meet a specific instructional need that local district schools can’t in order to obtain approval. “I think charter schools are there to serve… Read more »
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Time for school boards to stop competing, start regulating
The latest evidence that school districts are increasingly acting like commercial businesses comes from the two urban districts in the Tampa Bay area. The Tampa Bay Times reports that, “Increased competition for students, declining enrollment in the middle grades, and a need to offer more attractive options to families is leading Pinellas County Schools to… Read more »
redefinED roundup: school choice too popular in NJ, charter schools seek more $ in AZ and SC, and more
Arizona: A charter school must repay $4.7 million in fees due to an inflated full-time enrollment count (Arizona Daily Sun). Charter schools are seeking $135 million in additional funding because they receive $1,100 per pupil less than traditional district schools (Arizona Daily Sun). Florida: A state senator wants to restrict charter schools to specialized areas… Read more »
Florida schools roundup: Charters, private schools, Common Core & more
Charter schools: The superintendent of the Schools of McKeel Academy resigns following an investigation. The Ledger. A Polk County charter school helps students find job success. The Ledger. A group that wants to open a charter school at MacDill Air Force Base pitches its proposal to the Tampa Bay Times’ editorial board. Private schools: The Hillel Academy,… Read more »
Fla. to consider changing, re-branding Common Core
From the News Service of Florida: The State Board of Education could consider changes to the state’s standards for student learning as soon as February, Education Commissioner Pam Stewart said Tuesday. The changes could also result in a re-branding of sorts for what have until now been known as the “Common Core State Standards” —… Read more »
redefinED roundup: D.C. vouchers, Bill de Blasio, black voters and more
Arkansas: Gubernatorial candidates discuss education and school choice (Arkansas News Bureau, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette). D.C.: Harmony Public Schools runs 40 charter schools in Texas and hopes to expand into the district (Washington Post). Critics contend gentrification, not education reform, is driving D.C’s NAEP score gains but researcher Mathew Ladner says gentrification is only playing a small role… Read more »
Florida schools roundup: Special needs, tech center, dual enrollment & more
Special needs: The special needs student population in Palm Beach County School District is booming this year — both at district-run and charter schools. Palm Beach Post. Special needs students lead the homecoming court at a Miami-Dade high school. Miami Herald. Technical center: Pasco County’s superintendent no longer supports the building of a technical center on… Read more »
redefinED roundup: reformers win in Colorado, school choice and NAEP gains & more
Arizona: A school board member in Gilbert proposes a district-wide voucher program (East Valley Tribune). California: Charter schools now enroll 8.4 percent of the state’s student population (Ed Source). Colorado: Big bucks back education reformers in school board races (Denver Post, Daily Sentinel, Politico). Education reformers in Douglas County and Denver win re-election (Denver Post, Education… Read more »
Florida students again showing progress on “nation’s report card”
After a brief stall, Florida students and teachers are again making nationally notable gains on a closely watched test. Released Thursday, the latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, better known as “the nation’s report card,” show Florida students making solid growth between 2011 and 2013 on three of four tests that are… Read more »
Florida schools roundup: Charter schools, choice, digital learning & more
Charter schools: The Broward County School Board approves 19 new charter schools, including two Hebrew-language schools and a sports-themed academy. Sun Sentinel. An Immokalee charter school faces closure for mismanagement, including uncertified teachers. Naples Daily News. A state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban charters from dismissing students for failing the FCAT. Tallahassee/Herald. Pepin Academy, a highly regarded charter… Read more »
