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Phil AmmannJune 19, 2015

Florida lawmakers capped the special session on the budget by passing a $78.8 billion spending plan, an agreement hammered out between the House and Senate after they failed to reach accord during the regular 60 day special session in the spring. The budget passed the House by a 96-17 shortly after 6 p.m. Frida, about […]

Julie DelegalApril 19, 2015

On April 9, the Florida Legislature quickly and quietly passed an educational testing reform bill that Gov. Rick Scott signed into law on Tuesday – a significant victory for advocates and educators. But – except for the Duval County PTA – advocates don’t appear to be taking credit for its passage. House Bill 7069 reduces […]

Julie DelegalApril 19, 2015

On April 9, the Florida Legislature quickly and quietly passed an educational testing reform bill that Gov. Rick Scott signed into law this past Tuesday, a significant victory for advocates and educators. However, except for the Duval County PTA, advocates don’t appear to be taking credit for its passage. House Bill 7069 reduces duplicative testing, […]

Guest AuthorMarch 26, 2015

While attending a college information program with my high school son recently, I heard an admissions officer say something that every Florida legislator ought to hear. “The three most important letters in the college selection process aren’t S-A-T or A-C-T,” the admissions officer observed. “The three most important letters are F-I-T.” The admission officer’s point […]

Guest AuthorMay 7, 2014

Thanks to Jeb Bush, Florida has turned into the Wild West of education speculation: charter schools, vouchers, virtual schools, you name it — as long as it promises “profit over pupils in the name of reform.” It’s no surprise to noted education reformer Diane Ravitch, who reports “the charter industry has friends at the top […]

Tag: Foundation for Florida’s Future

Foundation for Florida’s Future celebrates educational highlights of newly passed budget

Julie Delegal: Silent victory for Florida's education activists

Julie Delegal: Silent victory for Florida’s education advocates

William Mattox: Legislature should empower parents to enroll child in school that best fits

Stephen Goldstein: “Education Emperor” Jeb Bush is not wearing any clothes