When top charter school networks consider moving into new community, they don’t just look at funding or charter school laws. They look at the whole “educational ecosystem.” That was the message a KIPP representative brought to a Florida Senate panel looking at charter school legislation. Trisha Coad is the director[Read More…]
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Bill would make Florida more friendly to ‘high-impact’ charter school networks
A proposal filed this week in the Florida Legislature would roll out the welcome mat for charter school networks that have strong track records serving low-income students. The bill is the latest in series of efforts to make the Sunshine State more hospitable to nationally recognized charter school organizations like[Read More…]
Bill would create new choice schools for Florida students with dyslexia
There’s a growing recognition among educators and lawmakers that some students need learning environments tailored to their individual needs. Case in point: A bill filed yesterday would create new schools of choice aimed at children with dyslexia. The legislation by Jacksonville-area Sen. Aaron Bean would expand Duval County’s GRASP program, and[Read More…]