Elected commissioner: Support is growing among Republican legislators for a bill that would make the education commissioner an elected, Cabinet-level position again. Many of those legislators see an elected education commissioner reversing the state’s adoption of Common Core standards. Naples Daily News. Teacher bonuses bill: The Florida House education committee is pushing[Read More…]
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Florida schools roundup: Reading and voucher bills, charter schools and more
Reading bill: State lawmakers say a prolonged focus on reading has not worked, and they want to sharpen the approach. A bill has been filed that would require more intense training for teachers, earlier intervention for struggling students and regular updates for parents. Tampa Bay Times. Vouchers for disabled: A bill[Read More…]