Sparking the evolution of education choice
In an effort aimed at boosting black student achievement, a new group is forming in Florida to develop a cadre of black entrepreneurs and executives to lead high-quality schools, including charter and private schools. Black Floridians C.A.R.E. – which stands for Choice Advocates Reforming Education – is chaired by T. Willard[Read More…]
From the better-late-than-never file: The percentage of Florida students eligible for free- and reduced-price lunch rose for the fifth straight year last year to 57.6 percent, according to the state Department of Education. In total, 1.54 million of the state’s 2.69 million students were eligible, marking the third straight year[Read More…]
The 47 percent graduation rate for black males in Florida is among the lowest in the nation, and two major Florida school districts – Pinellas and Duval – have rates far below that, according to a new report released today. The grad-rate formula used by the Schott Foundation for Public[Read More…]
If Florida deserves applause for its recent academic progress, the Miami-Dade school district deserves a standing ovation. The five-time finalist for the prestigious Broad Prize is a standout district in a standout state. Between 2000 and 2010, no big district in Florida made more progress in reading and math, even[Read More…]
Media coverage of education reform in Florida never ceases to amaze. What you should be hearing today are the sputtering responses of critics who have drawn widespread media attention in recent weeks with reckless claims that Florida’s ed reforms are an “unmitigated disaster.” Instead … The easy prompt for fair[Read More…]
