As they headed toward their final day of classes, third graders across Florida began to learn Friday whether they passed the state’s reading test that stood between them and fourth grade. Without fanfare or public statement, the Department of Education released the results from the Florida Standards Assessment language arts test that third graders took earlier in the…
The state’s massive effort to get public input about replacing or revamping Florida’s academic standards has opened the floodgates in schools and homes with schoolchildren, revealing a far more troubled picture of public education than the spin that comes from press releases and news conferences. Read More
Each week, FSBA Executive Director Andrea Messina chooses 5 things you should know in education news. Read. Learn. Share. Retweet. The Future is Now/Students learn to harness the power of AI Risk taking and the teen brain How states and districts are helping homeless students Who plays instruments outside of school? High school and college…
Gov. Ron DeSantis made no secret of his desire to have Florida become first in the nation when it comes to workforce preparation. Even before he receives a bill (HB 7071) aiming the state in that direction, DeSantis is likely to see his goal move closer to reality through some executive moves in the Department…
Florida, as we know, is decidedly not California. The two coastal giants, Nos. 3 and 1 among states in population, are competing for congressional seats and federal funding in the 2020 Census, and they’re going about it differently. California has budgeted more than $100 million and has more than two dozen people working to reach…
We are pleased to announce the publication of the FSBA 2019 Legislative Session Summary. Our Summary provides an in-depth analysis of the education related funding in the state budget and detailed summaries of the education related bills passed during the session. We will update our Summary if, during the coming days, Governor DeSantis chooses to…
Five surprising summer activities that can could hurt your hearing By Amplifon Hearing Health Care Don’t listen to music too loudly. Cover your ears when you mow the lawn. As the weather gets nicer, it’s time to get outside, get active and meet family and friends for fun. But some of these activities have…
Took them long enough! Trivial Pursuit finally has a Shakespeare edition A new spin on coding: using artificial intelligence and virtual reality to bring music to life How teachers use technology in the classroom Chicken coops in the classroom Teaching geography through mystery skype
The 2019 Legislative Session has adjourned, sine die, with public education enjoying some important victories in education funding and policy, but also enduring some significant disappointments. We are still sorting through the final bill actions, including the status of last minute amendments to the bills that are of interest, but we have provided a PRELIMINARY…
*VIDEO* FSBA Legislative Update – Week 9 from Florida School Boards Assoc on Vimeo.