Tag: Don Gaetz

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Florida schools roundup: Corcoran picked, Florida’s spending on schools and more

Corcoran chosen: Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis has officially nominated former House Speaker Richard Corcoran for the job of education commissioner. Corcoran is a staunch supporter of school choice, vouchers and charter schools, and former Senate president Don Gaetz says Corcoran could become the “most disruptive education reformer in our state’s history.” Politically... READ MORE
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Florida schools roundup: Schools of Hope, Corcoran reaction, security and more
Schools of Hope: The Florida Department of Education is looking...
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Florida schools roundup: Tax levies pass, school security, finances and more
Tax hike votes: Voters in Sarasota and Manatee counties approve an...
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Florida schools roundup: Testing reform, funding, incentives and more
Testing reforms: Under the proposed “Fewer, Better Tests” bills filed Wednesday in...
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Fla. Senate proposal would bar ‘private enrichment’ from charter school funding
Florida’s charter schools would have financial incentives to serve low-income...
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This year, Florida lawmakers could expand public school choice
A proposal to let students choose any public school that has...
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Bill expanding special needs scholarship accounts ready for Fla. Senate floor
A bill solidifying Florida’s newest educational choice program continued its...
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Public school choice measure returns in Florida, with an athletic twist
Key Florida lawmakers have revived an attempt to let students attend...
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Florida schools roundup: Gates Foundation, testing and more
Gates Foundation: Hillsborough County’s school district will dismantle the complex...
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Bill targets educational choice, college for Florida special needs students
A bill filed Thursday by a powerful Florida lawmaker would...
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Expansion of Florida special needs accounts caught in legislative standoff
An expansion of Florida’s newest parental choice program for special...
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