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This week, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran announced the latest stops in his Florida Standards Listening Tour, which will start in the coming days, giving the public another chance to weigh in on what should replace Common Core in the Sunshine State. Read More
DetailsThe Florida Council of 100 developed the long-term plan to improve education in Florida Teaching science through the sport of rowing Students in high achieving schools now considered at risk A census toolkit to share with your afterschool community Have you missed him as much as I have? Kid President is BACK
DetailsFrom memo sent by the Florida Department of Education on 10/2: Floridians will have the opportunity to offer public input during the Florida Standards Listening tour stops at the following locations: October 7 – Highlands County, Sebring Middle School October 8 – Seminole County, Winter Springs High School October 10 – Alachua County, Alachua…
DetailsIn many, if not most, Florida counties, the local school district is the largest employer. That gives the superintendent of schools plenty of power when it comes to hiring and firing. But what happens if one of the superintendent’s relatives needs a job? Read More Read the Ethics Commission Opinion
DetailsThe State Board of Education is pushing for more accountability in how schools teach classes included in Florida statues including civics, the Holocaust and the history and heritage of African Americans, Hispanics and women. This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran cheered the board for its efforts to have schools focus more…
DetailsPrincipal Pipelines: A feasible, affordable, and effective way for districts to improve schools Culture matters—Massachusetts school’s culture credited for 100% college acceptance rate Culture matters 2—Teachers paint uplifting art on bathroom stalls for kids who need it most The mobile phone debate—should cell phones be allowed in classrooms? 2020 State of Mental Health in America…
DetailsGov. Ron DeSantis has been tight-lipped about the details of his teacher-compensation plan for the upcoming legislative session, but this week he suggested doing away with a controversial bonus program.Yet a number of Republican lawmakers and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran say they want to keep bonuses in teacher-pay discussions during the 2020 session. Read More
DetailsDate: Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 10:32 AM Subject: Second draft of standards available To: <STANDARDS-REVIEW-L@lserv.fldoe.org> Dear Education Stakeholders, We are pleased to announce the next steps for crafting Florida’s new educational standards in English language arts and mathematics, pursuant to Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 19-32, which seeks to ensure Florida has the best academic…
DetailsParents turn to each other and the internet to navigate the “crazy complicated” world of special education Parents are wondering how much tech in every classroom is helping and are pushing back In case you missed it this week Innovation–ND school district adopts personalized learning and moves away from standardized tests and towards project work…
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