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Florida schools roundup: Senate agenda, graduation rates, top teacher and more
Senate’s education agenda: Senate President Joe Negron’s agenda includes more school choice for K-12 and more money for the state’s universities. The Republican from Stuart also affirms his support for school testing and accountability. WUSF. Graduation rates: South Florida schools’ graduation rates have been rising steadily for five years, and... READ MOREFlorida overhauls charter school facilities funding rules
Florida will start funding charter school facilities based on the...
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Charter schools, testing, uniforms and more
Legislation. State Sen. John Legg’s colleagues say he’s the “designated hitter”...
READ MOREWhy not let parents decide if charter schools are ‘innovative?’
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel recently reported, the Palm Beach County school board...
READ MORESenate panel approves expansion of Florida special needs scholarships
A Florida Senate panel on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation making...
READ MOREFL Senate proposes new path on school choice accounts for disabled students
The Florida Senate has proposed taking a new path on...
READ MOREFL lawmakers ask tough questions about Common Core tied tests
From the News Service of Florida: Education Commissioner Pam Stewart...
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: parent trigger, private tutors, drug testing & more
Parent trigger. Citing anonymous sources, Sunshine State News says Gov....
READ MOREFlorida roundup: authentic parents, career education, digital learning & more
Charter schools. Tallahassee Democrat columnist Byron Dobson takes issue with last...
READ MOREFlorida lawmaker works in public schools, but supports expanded school choice
Count newly-elected Florida Rep. Manny Diaz, Jr. among a number...
READ MORECharter schools, Florida lawmakers and selective scrutiny
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