Florida School Boards Association
Just when you think things can’t get any worse for kindergartners, they do. It used to be that kindergartners could play — which is how early childhood development experts say young children learn and are socialized best. Today 5- and 6-year-olds are forced to sit for hours at a time doing academics, often with little…
TAMPA, Florida – As the debate over school choice continues to divide Florida educators, 10 Investigates found new ways charter schools companies are profiting off education. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that are authorized by – but not operated by – each school district. For each student who “chooses” a charter, his or her…
School was out for most students this summer, but education attacks in the race for Florida governor never took a vacation. Education has been one of the most divisive topics in this year’s contest. Gov. Rick Scott and the Republican Party of Florida have defended his record on education while bashing the record of Democratic…