Roll Call: USF Poly Board Member Quits; Enrollment Up In Pasco Job Training Program; Teacher Bonuses Dwindle
The fight over an independent USF Poly is back, in Friday’s education headlines.
Inside USF: USF Poly board member quits, saying USF is scuttling the “Poly model” — from TBO.com Breaking News A USF Poly board member who supports an independent Polk County university has quit his position, arguing in a letter that university system leadership in Tampa is working to prevent an independent Poly. (tboblogs.com)
Adult enrollment triples in trade programs at Marchman Technical Education Center — Tampa Bay Times Enrollment in a Pasco County adult career education program has tripled since the school began offering federal financial aid in 2010.. (tampabay.com)
Florida school lottery money: Lottery money meant for high-performing schools in Florida dwindles amid push for school reform — OrlandoSentinel.com Budget cuts have also hit lottery funds intended to provide bonuses for staff at high-performing schools. “They constantly talk about high-achieving and rewarding these teachers,” said Mike Cahill, president of the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association. “But when it comes time to put their money where their mouth is, it’s never there.” (orlandosentinel.com)
Florida’s top educator says much to celebrate in education of black men | jacksonville.com Florida Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson says data shows black male educational struggles, but there’s plenty of achievements as well. (jacksonville.com)