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Danny McAuliffeDecember 4, 2018

Florida Education Commissioner Pam Stewart will retire on the same day Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis takes office in January, meaning former state House Speaker Richard Corcoran is one step closer to overseeing the state’s massive education operation. Stewart, who has served under her current role since 2013, had originally planned to helm the education department for […]

Guest AuthorOctober 30, 2018

On Election Day, Florida voters will have the opportunity to vote on several constitutional amendments included on the general election ballot. Among the proposals is Amendment 7. This amendment, like several others voters will consider in just a few weeks, combines matters that share a common thread – in this case, higher education. Most important […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerJanuary 29, 2018

The Florida college system would remain under the State Board of Education in a proposal approved Friday by a panel of the Constitution Revision Commission. The commission’s Education Committee approved a measure (Proposal 83), sponsored by Commissioner Nicole Washington of Miami Beach, that would put the existing governance system for the 28 state and community […]

Jim RosicaJuly 13, 2017

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Former state Rep. Tom Grady will take Jimmy Patronis‘ place on the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday evening. In picking Grady, a Naples attorney and a friend of Scott’s, the governor passed over the three alternates he previously selected to fill an empty seat on the commission, which will review the state’s governing document […]

Staff ReportsApril 14, 2017

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A proposed overhaul of the Florida College System from Sen. Dorothy Hukill has been passed Senate and is heading to a conference next week after amendments by the House. “This legislation (SB 374) will strengthen and expand college and university partnerships so the next generation of Floridians can benefit from our excellent 2+2 program,” said […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 6, 2017

The Senate Committee on Education Monday passed Senate Bill 374, the College Competitiveness Act of 2017, sponsored by Republican Sen. Dorothy Hukill of Port Orange and co-sponsored by Republican Sens. Bill Galvano of Bradenton, and Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson of Trilby. Senate Bill 374 is a component of the Florida Excellence in Higher Education […]

Staff ReportsOctober 14, 2016

One day before the Oct. 14 deadline, state agencies began issuing Legislative Budget Requests [LBR] for the upcoming fiscal year. As LobbyTools explains, budget requests include several “exhibits” and “schedules” — exhibits offer alternative views of an agency’s budget request, such as by issue or category. Schedules provide supporting documentation for exhibits. For instance, “Exhibit D-3A” […]

Peter SchorschJuly 25, 2016

Ed Mansouri, the nationally renowned software pioneer who developed the cutting-edge learning management system used by the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) since 2003, will be transitioning away at the end of this year, after a proud partnership with FLVS, to focus his efforts more fully on his equally impressive new WeatherSTEM educational technology. Mansouri will continue […]

Guest AuthorOctober 25, 2015

There are reforms occurring in Florida’s education system, and we have the opportunity to improve our education system and further advance Florida students’ progress. Florida’s State Board of Education will soon determine our state’s “cut scores” on state-administered tests, and set the new standard for proficiency, the mastery and in-depth knowledge of core subject areas. […]

Julie DelegalAugust 24, 2015

Former State Board of Education Chairman Gary Chartrand has issued an impassioned plea on behalf of Florida’s 78,000 voucher students. He wants the plaintiffs, namely the Florida Education Association, which represents teachers, to drop its lawsuit opposing the diversion of tax dollars to the voucher program. The FEA lawsuit is now at the appeal stage. […]

Tag: State Board of Education

Richard Corcoran poised to be next Education Commissioner with Pam Stewart departure

Michael Brawer: Vote yes on Amendment 7 for Florida State Colleges

State colleges could get spot in constitution

Rick Scott names Tom Grady to constitutional review panel

Dorothy Hukill ‘College Competitiveness’ bill moves to conference

Senate Education Committee passes College Competitiveness Act

State agencies begin releasing budget requests

Florida Virtual School entrepreneur Ed Mansouri to focus on new WeatherSTEM tech project

Tom Feeney: Raising Florida’s academic bar can result in a more productive workforce

Julie Delegal: Other ideas follow defense of school vouchers