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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. […]

Marc YachtMarch 26, 2014

The Broward County School Board has notified three charter schools that they have violated their agreement with the school system and will have to close. But the State Board of Education has to approve such decisions and often does not support school board decisions. The three Broward schools are still operating. Local school boards are […]

Tag: State Board of Education

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

Marc Yacht: Corruption, poor accountability undermine charter schools