Constitution Revision Commission attacks public schools, ignores public good | Editorial

2018 Legislative Session, Accountability, Advocacy, Charter Schools, Curriculum, Elections, Ethics, In the News, Legal News, Legislation, School Boards, School Choice, School Governance

The Constitution Revision Commission concluded its agenda last week having squandered most of its rare and precious opportunity. It deserves a harsh judgment from the public in November. The eight amendments it voted to put on the ballot are a mishmash of the good, the bad, and the unnecessary, mostly packaged in ways that deny…

Feds to provide grants to schools enrolling hurricane evacuees

2018 Legislative Session, Accountability, Advocacy, ELL Students, Exceptional Students, Florida Schools, Health & Safety, In the News, Legislation, National

The U.S. Department of Education will move forward with grants to schools in Florida and other states that took in children evacuees from Hurricanes Irma and Maria and then struggled with unexpected costs, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy‘s office announced Tuesday.  Under legislation Congress pushed through and approved in February, with Murphy’s backing, the department will…