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Guest AuthorNovember 10, 2013

It seems like every year a new debate arises on the latest way to “fix” Florida’s education system. The latest example is the debate over Common Core. Unfortunately, we will never truly develop a world-class school system until we discard the current piecemeal approach. True and lasting reform requires coordinated reforms that affect every aspect […]

Guest AuthorOctober 9, 2013

In May of 2010 I had the privilege of joining Maj. Gen. C.R. Davis at the Panama City Airport to welcome home WWII veterans who had participated in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. The concept of an Honor Flight is the brainchild of Retired Air Force Capt. Earl Morse. He wanted to honor veterans […]

Guest AuthorAugust 29, 2013

The vacancy in Florida’s office of lieutenant governor has caused some to question why we have a lieutenant governor. The answer can be found by looking back at history. Following the Civil War, Florida adopted what is known as the “Reconstruction” or “Carpetbag” Constitution in 1868. Seventeen years later, the voters called for a Constitutional […]

Tag: Jeff Kottkamp

Jeff Kottkamp: Six steps to a quality education system

Jeff Kottkamp: Despite shutdown, veterans should have access to memorials

Jeff Kottkamp: Having a lieutenant governor makes good sense