Tag: class size
School choice in name only? Key Florida lawmaker wants to know
The chairman of Florida’s Senate Education Committee wants to know if some school choice programs exist only on paper, creating a financial advantage for their districts but no “meaningful” options for students. Florida’s constitution limits class sizes in most public schools, but state law gives charter schools more flexibility. A 2013 law created... READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Lobbying, tax credit scholarships, class size and more
Tax credit scholarships. The Ocala Star-Banner and Pensacola News-Journal take in-depth...
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Superintendents. It’s not elected-vs-appointed that matters; it’s the quality of...
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Lawsuits. A judge decides parents of children on Florida tax...
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Campaigns. Democrats attack Gov. Rick Scott on education funding. PolitiFact...
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Open enrollment. Parents debate Duval County’s open enrollment proposal at...
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Legislature. The Senate Education Committee looks like it’s done for...
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Charter schools. Some big ideas on tap for today’s discussion...
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Charter schools. A split Bay County School Board gives an...
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Charter schools. Supporters are trying a different approach this year...
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AP results. Florida students rank No. 4 in the nation...
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