Tag: Leon County Schools
A school board member’s call for more choice
Recently, Rosanne Wood, a member of the Leon County School Board, released a proposal to expand school choices in her community. Her words deserve a listen. Americans love choice; walk through the cereal or toothpaste isle at any store if you’re not convinced. All parents want the very best for... READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Growth, jobs, teacher pay and more
Growth. The Hillsborough district puts off plans for a new...
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Funding. Gov. Rick Scott calls for a “continuation” budget, with...
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Charter schools. Students scramble for other options – and say...
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Charter schools. The boards of three schools threatened with losing...
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Charter schools. In the first ruling of its kind, an...
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Tax credit scholarships. A Miami Herald guest column attacks the...
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Middle schools. Choice options – including charter schools that compete...
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Tax credit scholarships. A vote to take up the House’s school...
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Charter schools. A Miami charter school is under new management...
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School choice. Legislation expanding education options passes in the Florida...
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