Civil Rights Groups Weigh In On Florida’s Delayed ESSA Plan

Florida remains the only state that hasn’t received approval of a federally mandated education plan.  Now, civil rights groups are weighing in on the delay. The Every Student Succeeds Act gives states latitude in creating systems for measuring student success, but they still have to be accepted by the U.S. Department of Education. Read More

State responds to challenge of six bundled amendment proposals, calls them proper

Hours after a Leon County judge tossed proposed constitutional Amendment 8 off the November ballot, calling it misleading, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a 47-page document asking the Supreme Court to leave the measure and five others on the ballot.  Hers was a response to a separate challenge, filed a week earlier by former chief justice…

Opinion – Ferrandino: Privatization weakens public schools

We are in a hidden battle in Florida, and in Sarasota County, to save our public schools. It’s one reason this primary election is so important.  Public schools in Sarasota remain a source of pride and hope in our community. The Sarasota County School District has received an A rating for the 15th consecutive year…