Tag: Patty Hightower
District clears Ruby Bridges movie for viewing at elementary school, Senate budget, FHSAA changes and more
Universal choice bill goes to DeSantis with uncertain pricetag, three school bills merged, Senate budget and more
Florida schools roundup: Education plans, new standards, punishment and more
Education proposals get a look: This week, legislators will begin to consider Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposals to rework the educator bonuses program, launch an Equal Opportunity Scholarship to erase a waiting list for state scholarships for low-income students, improve career and vocational education programs, and make adjustments to the Schools of[Read More…]
Another Florida school board debates school choice lawsuit
Note: This post has been updated. See below. The lawsuit challenging Florida’s tax credit scholarship program stoked a debate at the Escambia County School Board last week, as members voted to pay membership dues for the state school boards association. One board member, Jeff Bergosh, is a critic of the lawsuit and[Read More…]