Charter school funding still a hot debate for Florida Legislature

TALLAHASSEE — Charter schools continue to blossom in popularity and in number throughout Florida, but the controversy surrounding them isn’t dissipating in 2016 — especially as “school choice” continues to dominate education policy coming out of the state Capitol. As Republican lawmakers consider plans to make it easier for charter schools to form and also…

FSBA #FridayFive – Week of Jan. 3, 2016

1.  Cut Scores and School Grades approved by State Board of Education http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/testing/state-education-board-to-make-key-decisions-today-on-florida-school-grades/2260120 2.  Florida high school graduation rates improved http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/floridas-graduation-rate-soars-0?utm_source=Constant%20Contact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=News%20Alert 3.  Legislative session starts next week:  issues to watch http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/01/04/10-issues-to-watch-during-the-2016-session/ 4.  Tallahassee downtown public parking (see you soon!) http://www.tallahasseedowntown.com/sites/default/files/dntwn_parking_2014.pdf 5.  Just for fun:  NEW elements added to periodic table http://www.huffingtonpost.com/melanie-fine/our-ephemeral-periodic-table_b_8921490.html Have a great weekend!…