Wire ServicesApril 12, 2021
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The Foundation for Florida’s Future said parts of the emergency order raise concerns.
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Wire ServicesApril 12, 2021
Drew WilsonSeptember 12, 2019
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Recommendations include raising teacher pay and expanding PreK.
A.G. GancarskiJune 26, 2018
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Duval County School Board member Scott Shine has been so frustrated with the governing body that he decided not to run for re-election. On his way off the board this year, Shine issued a stunning charge: namely, that the district is cooking the books when it comes to student test scores. “A-F grades are designed to […]
Guest AuthorFebruary 4, 2016
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What do school grades really mean this year? It’s a question I’ve been asked whenever I meet parents, employees, and attend community events. The way the state is calculating school grades for the 2014-2015 school year only, is very different than it has been in years past, or will be in future years. The state has always touted […]
Jac VerSteegApril 15, 20154min184
The Florida Legislature has passed, and Gov. Rick Scott has signed, an education reform bill that is dishonest – and politically cowardly – at its core. The measure tries to appease parents and others sick of over-testing. It scales back the number of tests. That’s fine. It also reduces the weight given to tests when […]
Jac VerSteegFebruary 15, 20156min198
If you don’t like former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s stance on education, you might not like President Barack Obama’s stance either. They actually have toured Florida schools together, and both generally are in favor of high-stakes tests that they say bring accountability. Jeb had the FCAT-based school grading system, and the Obama administration was behind […]
Jac VerSteegJanuary 11, 20154min191
Florida’s national ranking by Education Week has dropped precipitously, to No. 28. In 2013, Florida was ranked No. 6. When Florida’s public education system rose to No. 6, politicians raced to crow and claim credit. The ranking proved, they said, that Florida’s encouragement of charter and voucher schools and the state’s accountability system were working. […]