Tag: Sen. Wilton Simpson

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School grades released statewide, new building hurdles, free meals and more

Around the state: The Florida Department of Education released school grades statewide, Hillsborough officials face hurdles in building new schools, free meals in Charlotte and  crowdfunding for teacher wish lists in Seminole. Here are details about those stories and others from the state’s districts, private schools, and colleges and universities:... READ MORE
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School board politics and endorsements, free meals for students extended, and more
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Senate president praises Florida as ‘the promised land for education-minded families’
Editor’s note: The Florida Legislature began its 60-day session today...
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Education choice bill passes Senate Appropriations Committee, heads for floor vote
A bill that would simplify Florida’s education choice programs by...
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State’s top leaders name education choice a priority in this year’s legislative session
While other states were mandating lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic,...
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Word for word: Florida Senate President on importance of education choice
In remarks at the start of the 2021 legislative session...
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Spike in student absences, CARES Act funds, construction projects, HB 985, and more
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31 Florida districts at high risk for budget cuts, special session, reopening schools and more
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Florida schools roundup: Teacher tests, minorities in AP classes and more
Teacher tests: The Florida Department of Education says a historically high...
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Florida schools roundup: Charter district, tests, home-schooling and more
Charter district: The Jefferson County School Board agrees to turn over operations...
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Florida schools roundup: Testing, Bright Futures, teacher absences and more
School testing: After a hearing Wednesday, leaders of the Senate Education...
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