Back So Soon? Committee Weeks begin September 20th
Ready or not, the Florida Legislature meets next week for the first Committee Week before the 2022 Session….
Celebrating the End of the FSA? Not so F.A.S.T.
There was a big announcement by Governor DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education today. “On September 14,…
Gardiner Parents Frustrated, Demanding Oversight
When a politically connected non-profit manages a $1 billion public program with little to no oversight, what could…
What Would Gandhi Say About Masks in Schools?
I am seeing lots of concerning Covid news out of Florida this week. For example, this: “Last week,…
Using the SAT for School Grades? What Justifies that Baloney?
“Mathematics, Science, being able to use the English language – these tests don’t measure it and they don’t…
Did Florida’s Third Graders Really Show In-Person Instruction Led to Better Learning Outcomes?
On June 22, 2021, the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) released this year’s Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) English Language Arts (ELA)…
ICYMI SB1028 Is Actually a Radical Charter School Bill
This morning, surrounded by young female athletes at a private Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Governor Ron DeSantis signed…
The Value of Preschool
Should a newly published report out of Boston, regarding the long term effects of preschool, influence recent changes…
“The War Will Be Won in Education”
I recently became aware of a YouTube video of a speech given by Florida’s Commissioner of Education, Richard…
HB7045: A Bill So Expansive It Needed to be Signed Twice.
Yesterday morning (5/11/21), Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB7045 into law at a private, Catholic school in Hialeah. And…
From Public School Advocate to Privatizer – Coach P Shares his Conversion Story
State Representative Rene Plasencia (R-Orlando) used to support public schools. Now he is completely OK with privatizing them….
ICYMI: No One Dislikes Their School Board More Than Randy Fine Does
Note: this post is not meant to comment on the pros or cons of current sex ed instruction…
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