Drew WilsonFebruary 22, 2019
6min686
Nearly three-quarters are in favor of Ron DeSantis' ESA expansion plan.
Tag: School choice
Drew WilsonFebruary 22, 2019
Scott PowersFebruary 15, 2019
8min637
'Let's build on the success we've had with the tax-credit scholarship. '
Ryan NicolFebruary 4, 2019
5min631
The report follows up on a 2017 analysis, showing bigger benefits this time around.
Jacob OglesJanuary 23, 2019
7min748
New group wants more choice, term limits and charter school independence.
Jacob OglesJanuary 22, 2019
5min2725
She is the face of school choice in Florida.
Ryan NicolJanuary 21, 2019
4min1083
The scholarship has a waitlist in 2019 of nearly 13,000 students.
Jacob OglesJanuary 8, 2019
9min412
In his inaugural speech, newly sworn-in Gov. Ron DeSantis promised to maintain fiscally conservative tax policies for Florida, while saying the state must fiercely protect the environment or face financial peril. “Our economic potential will be jeopardized if we do not solve the problems afflicting our environment and water resources,” DeSantis said. Florida’s 45th governor stressed […]
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 TaylorSeptember 24, 2018
5min312
Sen. Jeff Brandes, the Republican incumbent in St. Petersburg’s District 24, has a massive lead at the bank over his challenger, Democrat Lindsay Cross. Cross has not had anywhere near as much time to raise funds as Brandes — she entered the race late after Carrie Pilon withdrew abruptly, citing personal reasons. During the most recent reporting period […]