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…
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…
Charter School Re-Segregation and Audacity of Chris Latvala
Representative Kionne McGhee voted against HB5105, a $200 million Republican led “Schools of Hope” charter school plan which would…
Question for Florida: What Will You Do To Stop This?
On Thursday, April 12th, the Florida House passed HB5105 which rapidly advances the privatization of Florida’s public schools…
HB5105: Jeb’s Parent Trigger (Minus the Parents) is Back
CALLING ALL PARENT TRIGGER OPPONENTS: CALL THE SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND ASK THEM TO VOTE NO ON SB796…
Senator Flores, the Foundation, and a Path to Accountabaloney
The 2017 Florida legislative season began with high hopes amongst education advocates. The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Pre-K –…
Time to Circle the Wagons and Protect Public Schools
On November 22, 2016, I spoke before my Monroe County School Board, imploring them to take the threat of…
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