Roll Call: Tutoring Cuts; Lawmakers Consider Career Advice; State Colleges Worried About Tuition
A day after No Child Left Behind was the big news, here’s what’s happening in Friday’s education headlines.
Federal waiver for Florida schools could shake up tutoring industry — Tampa Bay Times Florida’s No Child Left Behind waiver could mean school districts spending millions to tutor students could spend the money elsewhere. (tampabay.com)
Fla. Legislature advances bill that would have students begin receiving career counseling beginning in 6th grade | Ocala.com Students would be warned about the financial impact their education choices would mean, according to a bill working its way through the Legislature. (ocala.com)
State colleges fear they’re becoming unaffordable — South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com Despite rising costs and enrollment, state colleges are asking lawmakers not to raise tuition. They fear tuition hikes, which has increased by about $1,000 in the past five years, could drive away students. (sun-sentinel.com)
Florida offers look at problems with education law — Boston.com Florida is a case study in the conflicts between federal and state education law, the Associated Press reports. (Boston Globe)
Two schools near downtown Tampa will close during Republican convention due to worries about gridlock, protests — Tampa Bay Times Two Tampa private schools will close during the Republican National Convention in August, concerned about traffic and security. A public school is looking to find an alternative site. (tampabay.com)