Tag: Sen. Wilton Simpson
School grades released statewide, new building hurdles, free meals and more
Around the state: The Florida Department of Education released school grades statewide, Hillsborough officials face hurdles in building new schools, free meals in Charlotte and crowdfunding for teacher wish lists in Seminole. Here are details about those stories and others from the state’s districts, private schools, and colleges and universities:... READ MORESchool board politics and endorsements, free meals for students extended, and more
READ MORESenate president praises Florida as ‘the promised land for education-minded families’
Editor’s note: The Florida Legislature began its 60-day session today...
READ MOREEducation choice bill passes Senate Appropriations Committee, heads for floor vote
A bill that would simplify Florida’s education choice programs by...
READ MOREState’s top leaders name education choice a priority in this year’s legislative session
While other states were mandating lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic,...
READ MOREWord for word: Florida Senate President on importance of education choice
In remarks at the start of the 2021 legislative session...
READ MORESpike in student absences, CARES Act funds, construction projects, HB 985, and more
READ MORE31 Florida districts at high risk for budget cuts, special session, reopening schools and more
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Teacher tests, minorities in AP classes and more
Teacher tests: The Florida Department of Education says a historically high...
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Charter district, tests, home-schooling and more
Charter district: The Jefferson County School Board agrees to turn over operations...
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Testing, Bright Futures, teacher absences and more
School testing: After a hearing Wednesday, leaders of the Senate Education...
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