Tag: Step Up for students

Can’t you feel a brand new day? Public schools and scholarships work together for Florida families
When I think about the state of public education in Florida, I recall a song from “The Wiz,” the 1978 film reimagining of “The Wizard of Oz,” where Diana Ross sang, “Can’t you feel a brand new day?” It’s a brand new day in our state’s educational history. Parents are... READ MOREEducation choice scholarship a ‘game-changer’ for military family transferring to Florida
It’s been a month since classes started, and Matthew Ottenwess...
READ MORERev. H.K. Matthews, civil rights icon and friend of educational freedom
By John Kirtley The Rev. H.K. Matthews passed away Monday...
READ MOREDistrict financial issues persist even with more money in budget, classroom cameras, and more
READ MORECharter Schools USA and Step Up For Students join forces to expand options for Florida students
Two of the leading organizations in Florida’s united education choice...
READ MOREMy son’s success shows why private school IEP mandates are misguided
When our son Keith — affectionately known as “Deuce” —...
READ MOREUpdate: More than 425,000 students apply for Florida education choice scholarships
Updated March. 31, 2025 After a record-setting opening weekend in...
READ MOREBills embrace ‘Gulf of America,’ special session begins, Florida’s education recovery lags, and more
READ MOREGovernor’s proposed $115.6B budget bumps K-12 education by $1.2B, Duval sex ed plan and more
READ MORETesting in native languages, school board prayers, superintendent’s extension, school grades, and more
READ MOREState vouchers program offering ESAs now filled up, storm damage closes Pinellas school, and more
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