What is Your Level 4 EOC Score Worth? It Depends on Which County You Live In…
ACCOUNTABALONEY ALERT: How your child’s state mandated End of Course (EOC) exam score is translated to their final course…
Florida’s “Low Performing” B Schools
Florida’s school grades were released in the middle of my summer vacation to much fanfare. Many districts and schools…
“What Does Research Say About AP Courses”: More AP Accountabaloney
The Florida Education Accountability system incentivizes student enrollment in Advanced Placement classes in high school. F.S. 1011.62 (n) provides…
Yes, Fred, Sometimes Smart Parents Choose a D School
Over the last few weeks I have been mocked by Ed Reformers when I suggest parents might want…
Message to Legislators: Stop Using Our Kids to Advance Your Agenda. Veto7069
HB7069 is a 278 page education budget conforming bill that has been called a monstrosity, a piece of junk,…
Is This an Example of an Educational Emergency or More Accountabaloney?
This is the blog where we dispel the myth that all children in D or F schools are…
Call to Action: Ask Governor Scott to Veto 7069 and Support Public Schools
Governor Rick Scott has a decision to make. Will he veto HB7069, the massive education “train” that seeks…
Ethical Questions Arise Regarding FLDOE Charter School Report: More Accountabaloney
On Monday, May 8, 2017, Florida’s legislature will be asked to vote on the state budget which is…
Who Should Be Held Accountable if Negron and Corcoran’s Secret Education Plans Fail Florida Students?
Education advocates and stakeholders from across Florida are anxiously waiting to see what Senate President Joe Negron and House…
How Florida is Legislating the Complete Elimination of Local Control
I was once advised that when a steamroller is coming, you need to get out of the way. This…
SB796’s Massive Conflict of Interest for State BOE May Lead to More Accountabaloney
On April 25, 2017, Senate Appropriations Chair waited until the last 8 minutes of a 4 hour meeting…
A Change In Definition Of Level 3 WILL Affect Passing Rates And School Grades: Don’t Do It, Florida!
If you are short on time, here is the summary version (complete details follow below): The Foundation for…
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