Why the Civics EOC Outrage? Oh, Now We Get It…
On Thursday, we published a post, wondering why the Florida Coalition of School Board Members (FCSBM), whose motto…
Did the FLBOE Bend the Rules for Academica?
One of the most controversial portions of 2017’s HB 7069 was the creation of “Schools of Hope” operators….
Have You Seen Backpack Full of Cash? You Should.
On Wednesday, January 24, 2018, I attended the North Florida premier of “Backpack Full of Cash” at Leon…
Florida CRC: “One More Step Towards Centralization and Concentration of Power at the State Level”?
Indian River County Commissioner, Bob Solari is a strong proponent of local control and he said so at…
Are Sore Losers Making a Mockery of the FLCRC?
Please NOTE: In this post we refer to Sarasota School Board member, Eric Robinson, as serving in a…
The FLCRC Appears to be Hell-bent on Privatizing Public Education.
In Florida, the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) convenes once every 20 years to examine the Florida Constitution and…
Florida Schools’ Mental Health Crisis Won’t be Solved with Hope or Gimmicks.
Richard Corcoran held a press conference on 10/11/17 announcing new legislation providing vouchers to the “private school of…
More Research Needed: Does this Study Demonstrate the Positive Effects of a Voucher Program or the Negative Effects of Accountabaloney?
In Florida, public schools are graded, almost entirely based on student standardized test scores, and then either rewarded…
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…
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…
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…
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