Tag: Florida Supreme Court
Justices turn down challenge to education law
Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE – Nearly three years after lawmakers passed a controversial measure that sought to bolster charter schools, the Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down a constitutional challenge by county school boards. The Supreme Court, as is common, did not explain its unanimous decision... READ MOREFlorida’s Blaine amendment leaves many unanswered questions (Part 2)
This is the second of two posts on the judicial...
READ MOREJustices reject challenge to state education system
Jim Saunders / News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A...
READ MOREBert Gall: Indiana school voucher ruling further marginalizes Florida court decision
Editor’s note: This post was written by Bert Gall, senior...
READ MORE“Vouchers,” faith-based schools expand opportunities for low-income kids
Editor’s note: This op-ed ran in today’s Orlando Sentinel. Florida...
READ MOREFlorida roundup: Online learning, tax credit scholarships, Amendment 8 and more
Amendment 8 debate. Video at the Naples Daily News. Featuring Jim Towey,...
READ MOREBOE member: Florida school funding lawsuit is “exercise in madness”
Having a judge determine how much money to spend on...
READ MOREAgonizing over Amendment 8
Our preoccupation these days with a Florida amendment removing the...
READ MOREMore alternate reality on Amendment 8
Add Fund Education Now to the list of influential groups...
READ MOREThe disappointing “he-said” coverage of Florida’s Amendment 8
There are times when it’s appropriate for a journalist to...
READ MOREOnce again: Florida’s Amendment 8 is NOT about private school vouchers
Editor’s note: This op-ed appeared in today’s Tampa Bay Times. Few public...
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