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Putting Education Reform To The Test

Stories about students and the initiatives designed to improve performance. Are the many education reforms Florida has adopted working?

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The Anemic State of High School Physics in Florida

Parents Fight For School Recess

Despite Losing Grant, Choral Group Still Teaching Miami Students To Sing

International Baccalaureate Programs Finding A Home In Florida Middle and Elementary Schools

Merit pay; eliminating tenure; new teacher evaluations -- how are school, district and state policies affecting how educators and their students perform?

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How Common Core Brought Attention To The Math Education Debate

Essay: How To Teach Brown V. Board To A Class Of All Black Students

More Florida Teachers Rated "Highly Effective"

Florida Teachers Consider 'Civil Disobedience' To Say No To Testing

The dollars and cents of educating students, including stories about state and local budgets, tax credits and school financing.

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Veteran Florida Teachers Wonder If New Bonuses Are Meant For Them

New Florida Teacher Bonus Program Draws Complaints

Florida Teachers Say Deadline To Apply For New Bonuses Is Unfair

Rock Band Offers Miami Students Financial Lesson Based On Personal Experience

Education is big business. These are stories about the parents, politicians, companies, lobbyists and other leaders seeking to impact education decisions.

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In Florida And Across The Nation, Common Core Standards Still Standing

Political Correctness Challenges Campus Free Speech

FDLE Closes Hacking Investigation, But Provides Few Answers

New Palm Beach County Schools Chief Wants To Shake Up Florida Education

Data: 2012-2013 Florida Elementary And Middle School Grades

Data: 2012-2013 Florida Teacher Evaluation Data, By School

Map: Mapping Average Teacher Salary Change In Florida

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