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FSBA #FridayFive – Week of Jan. 18, 2016

Friday Five, In the NewsBy fsbawp January 22, 2016

1. NAEP assessment going digital: http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/dba/?twitter11916 2. Accountability requires a flexible system: http://educationnext.org/the-case-for-maximum-state-flexibility-on-essa-accountability/ 3. Quality Counts 2016 is out: http://www.edweek.org/ew/qc/2016/2016-state-report-cards-map.html 4. Children’s Week is January 24 to January 29: http://childrensweek.org/index.php/events/2014-children-s-week 5. Get recognized as part of the Schools of Opportunity project of the National Education Policy Center. The project recognizes public schools for what they do to give all…

FSBA Daily Updates: Legislative Session 01-21-2016

2016 Daily Updates, In the NewsBy fsbawp January 21, 2016

TODAY’S HAPPENINGS [NOTE: The bills listed below are linked to the each bill’s website where you can find information about the bill including the bill sponsor, committees of reference, and staff analysis. The committees/subcommittees are linked to each committee’s website where you can find information about the committee including the committee’s leadership, membership and staff, the committee’s…

Best and Brightest bonus survives first Senate stop despite heavy criticism

In the News, TeachersBy fsbawp January 21, 2016

Despite heavy skepticism, the Florida Senate Education Committee has kept alive an effort to extend a controversial bonus based on teachers’ ACT and SAT scores. The committee had been seen as the most likely spot where the program, which many teachers have roundly attacked, would fall apart. Sen. Dwight Bullard, D-Miami, opposed the bill. “The rewarding…

‘Best & Brightest’ teacher bonus plan advances with key Senate vote but hurdles remain

In the News, TeachersBy fsbawp January 21, 2016

TALLAHASSEE – In a pivotal vote, a Senate education committee on Wednesday narrowly gave its support for continuing a controversial program that awards teacher bonuses based, in part, on how well they did on college-entrance exams. Although the “Best and Brightest” program is in its first year, senators didn’t debate it last year — only the House did —…

Democrats Give Cold Shoulder To Public School Choice Bill

Florida Schools, In the News, School Choice, VoucherBy fsbawp January 21, 2016

It’s the second time around for a bill that would allow Florida students to attend the public school of their choice. But unlike last year, when the measure was first introduced, this year’s effort is bringing sharp critiques from Democrats. Last year, Florida lawmakers expressed intrigue in a bill that would let kids attend schools…

Pro-charter school constitutional amendment targets Palm Beach County

Charter Schools, Charter Schools General, In the NewsBy fsbawp January 21, 2016

Palm Beach County’s School Board has angered the charter school industry by rejecting two charter applications for not being “innovative.” Now the charter movement’s allies in the Florida Legislature are pushing back. A state House committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would change the Florida Constitution to give voters the option to let charter schools win approval…

A predicted $400 million drop in revenue could scuttle Gov. Rick Scott’s tax cut plan

Funding, In the NewsBy fsbawp January 21, 2016

TALLAHASSEE Tumbling financial markets are further clouding Gov. Rick Scott’s push for $1 billion in tax cuts as the Legislature deals with a suddenly less rosy financial outlook and less money to divvy up. State budget forecasters this week said they expect that Florida will have nearly $400 million less for its budget than originally…

FSBA Daily Updates: Legislative Session 01-20-2016

2016 Daily Updates, In the NewsBy fsbawp January 20, 2016

Social media: Friend or foe?

In the News, OnBoard BlogBy fsbawp January 20, 2016

Is social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram your district’s friend or foe? The correct answer is YES. It is your friend when it is used to build community engagement and support, share good news, and foster communication. It is your foe when it is used to foster inappropriate relationships and share harmful or false information.…

Tax-credit scholarship advocates target FEA in massive rally

In the News, VoucherBy fsbawp January 20, 2016

TALLAHASSEE — Several thousand supporters of tax-credit funded scholarships targeted the statewide teachers’ union in a massive rally near the Capitol on Tuesday. Black and Hispanic religious leaders and civil rights activists, including Martin Luther King III, implored the Florida Education Association to drop its lawsuit challenging the voucher-like program that serves about 75,000 students.…

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