ORLANDO — Volusia County Schools says they have suspended Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) testing in grades 8 through 10 Tuesday after multiple districts reported issues with the new computerized testing system. Seven Central Florida counties told News 13 they experienced difficulties as students logged in Monday to take the English Language Arts writing test. Nancy…
DetailsOkaloosa County students encountered a few issues Monday morning as they started taking the Florida Standards Assessments for the first time. Choctawhatche, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach high schools and Bruner Middle School were all affected, according to district spokesman Henry Kelley. “The problem was we couldn’t get them (through) the login with the Department…
DetailsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — At least three public school districts are having computer issues while trying to take statewide standardized tests on the First Coast Monday morning, FCN’s Keitha Nelson reports. The confirmed reports of problems come from Duval, St. Johns, and Clay counties. These students are trying to take the Florida Standards Assessments writing tests.…
DetailsAt least 10 Palm Beach County high schools reported problems logging into Florida’s statewide online writing exam Monday. The number is particularly troubling to school district officials who said that’s a light testing day and they worry what happens if the many more schools slated to begin testing tomorrow give it a shot. Reports of…
DetailsRight out of the gate, glitches are plaguing the debut of Florida’s brand spanking new student assessment tests. On Monday, the very first test of the Florida Standards Assessment, some schools across the state are reporting computer problems. Many school district superintendents had expressed concerns that the state had not ironed all the bugs out…
DetailsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) dedicated its office building Friday, February 27, 2015, naming it the Dr. Wayne Blanton Center for School Board Leadership. FSBA chose to dedicate the building to commemorate Dr. Blanton’s retirement and to illustrate the Association’s gratitude for his 40 years of exemplary service to the Association. “Dr. Blanton…
DetailsFor two years, the Florida Senate squashed House attempts to revise the state’s charter school laws. The 2015 session looks quite different. Senate Education Committee chairman John Legg, who operates a Pasco County charter school, this week filed a bill (SB 1448) that adopts the language of a House Choice and Innovation proposed committee bill on…
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We’re back! Today, we resume our FSBA Daily Updates on activities each day during the 2015 Legislative Session. These updates are sent to school board members, superintendents, and district staff members as well as hundreds of state and local government officials, parent and citizen advocates, and others who have asked to be included in our…
DetailsFederal regulators voted Thursday to impose sweeping net neutrality rules that supporters say are critical to protecting the freedom of the Internet. In a party-line 3-2 vote, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) moved to embrace an approach advocated by President Obama to treat Internet service like a utility in order to prevent major companies such as Comcast…
DetailsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today launched his annual Teacher of the Year Summit, bringing the state’s top teachers to the Capitol for a two-day workshop and celebration. Nearly 50 teachers of the year are participating in this year’s summit. Governor Scott said, “We know a great job starts with a great education, and everyday…
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