Jesse SchecknerMay 24, 2023
7min0
The legislation was inspired by an issue in Vero Beach. Two lawmakers from the city carried it across the finish line.
Tag: charter school
Jesse SchecknerMay 24, 2023Jesse SchecknerJanuary 20, 2023
6min0
The proposed legislation would give charter school students more choices about where they can play sports.
Wire ServicesMay 21, 2021
3min2165
Charter schools want a slice of a new education tax.
Guest AuthorMarch 22, 2021
5min1316
It’s time we get creative about learning.
A.G. GancarskiAugust 6, 2018
5min421
Alvin Brown, challenging U.S. Rep. Al Lawson in the Democratic primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District, scored some key endorsements from The Florida Education Association and Duval Teachers United Monday. Interestingly, Brown spotlighted a different position on one key issue than Lawson in accepting the endorsements. “Unfortunately,” Brown said, “there’s a long-running trend toward giving for-profit […]
Staff ReportsApril 28, 2018
52min492
When the Leon County School Board — situated in the backyard of a school-choice friendly Capitol — voted unanimously this week to block two charters from setting up shop, it was framed as “sending a message to the state.” Following the rejection of proposed charters Plato Academy and Tallahassee Classical School, Superintendent Rocky Hanna said, “Today is the […]
Guest AuthorAugust 23, 2017
7min693
With a new school year kicking off this month, parents across Florida logically expected that the state is providing the proper environment necessary for children to achieve their greatest potential. That’s why I was outraged to read last week about students in Hillsborough County who are languishing in sweltering classrooms because the school district simply […]
Gary FineoutMay 7, 2016
5min252
A charter school management company which has operated schools statewide was indicted this week by a Florida Panhandle grand jury, accused of fraudulently billing a charter school for supplies, equipment and services. The charges of grand theft, money laundering and aggravated white collar crime were announced Thursday by State Attorney Bill Eddins against the management […]