Florida School Boards Association
The School Board of Broward County became the first district in South Florida to pass a resolution that makes school grounds and education-related activities, such as sports tournaments or even prom, safe zones for immigrant students and their families. Read More
Students and teachers in Florida’s public schools would more explicitly have the right to say the Lord’s Prayer, pray to Allah or worship Satan under a highly polarizing measure that’s being fast-tracked through the Florida Senate as the 2017 session begins this week. Read More
Each week, Executive Director Andrea Messina selects 5 things you should know from the week’s ed news. Read. Share. Retweet. Access this week’s FSBA Friday Five HERE
State Rep. Rene Plasencia, R-Orlando, told reporters Thursday that “there’s no one that’s actively lobbying against” efforts to require mandatory daily recess in Florida’s public elementary schools. There has so far been no obvious or outspoken public opposition to the measure, but district administrators quietly have voiced concerns about requiring all schools to have recess —…
The 1st District Court of Appeal is considering a case that will determine several school boards’ obligations to students who wish to opt out of standardized tests. According to a Feb. 9 report by the News Service of Florida on TheLedger.com, parents of students who had been denied promotion to the fourth grade for their failure…
In the midst of change, redirection and refocus there is one goal that remains immutable, and that is protecting the safety, well-being, and future of children. Recent federal action affecting immigration policy has generated vigorous debate and civil unrest across the nation. Additionally, there is a sense of fear and anxiety in the hearts of…
Final Senate vote on DeVos expected early next week “IT” is out, “DIGITAL COHESION” is in Art class or tech class? Why not both at the same time? Does using social media slang affect learning? Teacher quality report criticizes lax or absent use of student growth measures
The State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) are part of the Florida Building Code. SREF requirements apply to construction, renovation, and remodeling of public educational facilities owned by district school boards and Florida College System boards of trustees. This review focused on K-12 public school construction. We did not identify a compelling reason to eliminate…
FSBA #FridayFive – 5 Things You Should Know Read. Learn. Share. Retweet. DeVos confirmation postponed Does Florida need to do more for high achieving students? Can flexible seating arrangements increase student engagement? New ways to reduce absenteeism Start judging textbooks and other instructional materials by using student achievement
A measure that would help more juvenile offenders avoid arrest and the stained record that comes with it received its first favorable vote in the 2017 Legislature. Senate Bill 196 requires law enforcement officers to write civil citations or enroll minors in some type of diversion program when they are first-time offenders accused of certain…