Scott PowersFebruary 22, 2019
4min419
'They call this young man 'Action Jackson',' said Glenton Gilzean Jr.
Tag: charter schoolsOK … now we want to see their take on the MJOLNIR MPAA Mk IV. Pls and TY. Image via LinkedIn/Point Blank Enterprises.
Scott PowersFebruary 22, 2019Scott PowersFebruary 15, 2019
8min637
'Let's build on the success we've had with the tax-credit scholarship. '
Jacob OglesJanuary 22, 2019
5min2725
She is the face of school choice in Florida.
Jacob OglesDecember 25, 2018
7min2332
Charter schools may promise to provide access to a top education for more children, but one University of Florida researcher’s findings show hat opportunity doesn’t get offered readily to many of the most at-risk students. A new study shows schools of choice often ignore inquiries of students with special needs, and charter schools do so […]
Ryan NicolDecember 2, 2018
5min726
Former House Speaker Richard Corcoran appears to be on track to become the state’s next Education Commissioner, according to sources familiar with Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis‘ transition plans. The news was first dropped by Florida Politics’ Peter Schorsch and later confirmed by POLITICO Florida. Corcoran’s appointment, if made final, would add another voice in support of school […]
Ryan NicolNovember 27, 2018
8min918
New state Sen. Manny Diaz may just be readying for his first Legislative Session, but he’s already nabbed a committee chairmanship after being named to head the Senate’s Education Committee. Diaz spoke to Florida Politics about his plans for the state’s education system, including a continued push for charter school support, and an expansion of […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 11, 2018
5min351
Newly-elected state Sen. Ed Hooper has a lot of plans for his term in office, but the first order of business is finding an office. While hunting for real estate is a necessary first detail, the Pinellas Republican is still laying the groundwork to implement some of his priorities. The former state Representative bested Democrat Amanda […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 31, 2018
5min377
Senate candidate Lindsay Cross wants voters to know the current Republican-led Legislature’s spending priorities are far scarier than ghosts and goblins this Halloween. Cross took to Facebook donning a wolf mask Wednesday in condemnation of conservative priorities. Cross is running against incumbent District 24 Senator Jeff Brandes, a Libertarian-leaning Republican. “It’s clear that your priorities […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 2, 2018
5min250
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is the center of the latest Janet Cruz television ad that will be featured on broadcast and cable channels throughout the coming weeks. The ad launched Tuesday. It shows the two-term mayor in black and white, standing in a bare room. “My friend Janet Cruz embodies what it means to be […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 20, 2018
4min301
House Democratic Leader Janet Cruz, now challenging GOP state Sen. Dana Young for her Senate District 18 seat, is attacking her opponent’s record on education policy and funding. “Dammit Dana, stop,” Cruz lamented at a press conference in front of Plant High School in south Tampa on Tuesday. Cruz was referring to Young’s track record voting in […]