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March 5, 2013

Governor: ‘We Don’t Want A War On Teachers; We Want A War On Failure’

Gov. Rick Scott delivered his State of the State speech this morning before the Florida Legislature. After thanking lawmakers and family members, education was first on Scott’s agenda. He said he has two priorities for growing the economy: remove the sales tax on manufacturing equipment, and invest in teachers by providing them “a well-deserved pay […]

House Speaker Wants To Change ‘Culture Of Mediocrity’ In Higher Education

House Speaker Will Weatherford banged the opening gavel in the Florida House this morning, introducing the 60-day session with a speech heavily focused on education. He promised the continued “pursuit of a world-class, student-centered K-12 education system in Florida.” But he said attention must be paid to higher education as well, because “education solves problems […]

Five Education Issues To Watch During The 2013 Florida Legislative Session

The 2013 Legislative session officially opens today in Tallahassee. Lawmakers will meet for 60 days and with no election or redistricting, fewer high-profile issues and a small budget surplus, education could be a headline issue this year. Here’s five things to watch as lawmakers return. Budget: Teacher raises? State analysts project Florida will have a […]

March 4, 2013

Bill Would Delay Next Generation Test Until Schools Have Technology Ready

The chairman of the Senate education committee has introduced a bill postponing the next generation of standardized tests until Florida schools prove they have technology and broadband capable of handling the computerized tests. Sen. John Legg’s bill, S.B. 1630, would require school and district information technology systems “be load tested and independently verified as appropriate, […]

February 27, 2013

Three Quotes About Florida’s New Common Core Education Standards

The Florida Council of 100 held a summit Wednesday in Orlando to discuss Florida’s transition to new education requirements known as Common Core State Standards. Advocates say the standards focus on deeper knowledge of fewer subjects, and not only ask students what they know but to prove how they know it. But there is growing […]

Business Leaders Encouraged To Support New Education Standards

Businesses need to support school districts as they switch to new, tougher education standards which will help stock American companies with a competitive workforce. That’s what Kelli Wells, who heads education efforts for the GE Foundation, told a Florida business group at an Orlando discussion of Common Core State Standards. Florida, 44 states and the […]

Session 2013 Town Hall: Teacher Raises, School Funding, Parent Trigger Bill

The Florida Legislature convenes next week for its annual 60-day session. Education will be among the key issues getting lawmakers’ attention. The Miami Herald and WLRN radio hosted a town hall meeting this week in Fort Lauderdale featuring three panelists – Senate majority leader Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater; Senate minority leader Chris Smith, D-Oakland Park; and […]

February 26, 2013

Session 2013 Town Hall: College Affordability And In-State Tuition

Education took up a big chunk of the Fort Lauderdale town hall Monday hosted by WLRN and The Miami Herald. Topics ranged from college affordability to K-12 funding to teacher raises. Miami Herald Tallahassee Bureau Chief Mary Ellen Klas ran through some ideas lawmakers are considering. “Gov. Scott has proposed an initiative that would give […]

February 25, 2013

Town Hall Tonight: Join The Discussion With Florida Lawmakers

Tonight’s the Town Hall on Session 2013, live from Fort Lauderdale. Florida legislative leaders and journalists from the Miami Herald and WLRN Radio will discuss the big issues lawmakers plan to tackle during the 60-day session that begins Tuesday, March 5th. The event is hosted WLRN and The Miami Herald and is sponsored by Global Integrity. […]

February 21, 2013

Two Florida Civil Rights Groups Oppose Parent Trigger Bill

Two civil right groups have teamed up to write resolutions against the proposed Parent Empowerment in Education bill in Florida. The bill — best known as the “parent trigger” — passed the Florida House last year but failed on a tie vote in the Senate on the final day of the legislative session. Legislative leaders […]

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