Florida Council of 100 Releases PreK-3 Recommendations 

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The Florida Council of 100 has released The Horizons 2040 Project: PreK-3 recommendations.  These recommendations come as part of a long-term vision for education in Florida, and they will be followed in months and years to come with additional recommendations at Grades 4-8 and 9-12. Prior to the public release, the Council met with the…

Both sides pressure Scott on schools bill

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With a controversial and wide-ranging education bill now on his desk, Gov. Rick Scott faces intense pressure from both sides as he weighs whether to sign or veto the legislation.  Rumors have begun floating that Scott will sign HB 7069 later this week, but officially the governor maintains that he hasn’t made a final decision. …

Florida prekindergarten access among nation’s best, but funding among worst

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When Florida began its voluntary prekindergarten program, the criticisms began that it aimed to serve many youngsters but with little quality.  It’s been 15 years since voters put the system in place, and the reviews have yet to change.  In a report released Wednesday, the National Institute for Early Education Research found Florida second of…