More teachers, principals could qualify for ‘Best & Brightest’ bonuses

More top educators in Florida would have a crack at an annual state bonus in the 2017-18 school year, under initial legislative proposals to expand a controversial, 2-year-old teacher incentive program. While there’s more room for compromise this year, House and Senate plans, unveiled this week, likely won’t appease all critics . . . Read More

FSBA Session Spotlight — March 8, 2017

At mid-day today, FSBA participated in a press conference announcing bi-partisan support for SB 964 relating to assessment and accountability.  The bill is sponsored by Senator Bill Montford and co-sponsored by Senators Tom Lee, Debbie Mayfield, Rene Garcia, Linda Stewart, and Audrey Gibson.  The legislation infuses common sense into our assessment and accountability system without…