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October 31, 2013

How Florida College Majors Are About To Get Meta

College students trying to decide which major and minor to choose have something else to add to the list — meta-majors. The same law which (mostly) eliminates remedial courses at Florida community colleges also creates meta-majors to help streamline the path to a degree. What the heck is a meta-major? In short, they’re eight broad […]

October 30, 2013

More Pressure On Advisers As Florida Colleges Eliminate Remedial Courses

The average adviser at Hillsborough Community College is responsible for 1,500 students. Thanks to a new law eliminating most remedial reading, writing and math courses at Florida community colleges, those advisers need to touch base with every new and returning student before the spring semester starts. Advisers and other support staff guide students as they […]

October 29, 2013

How Hillsborough Community College Is Advising Students About Remedial Classes

Most students at Florida’s community colleges now have a choice about whether they want to take the state’s college placement test and any remedial reading, writing and math courses they might require. The law takes effect this spring — and students are registering for classes right now. As a result, colleges have to check in […]

October 28, 2013

Read Florida’s New Law Making Remedial College Courses Voluntary

Many students who enroll in Florida community colleges will no longer have to take remedial reading, writing and math courses starting this spring. That’s because Florida lawmakers approved a law (SB 1720) which makes the courses and placement test voluntary for many students. Remedial courses force students to pay for refresher classes before starting on […]

Why Remedial Classes Are No Longer Required At Florida Colleges

Khadejah Gilbert found out she wasn’t quite ready for higher education when she enrolled in Hillsborough Community College. She’s one of many students who had to take brush up in basic subjects before starting her associate of arts degree in liberal arts. The classes cost money, but don’t come with any credit “I took prep […]

October 24, 2013
October 22, 2013

Why States Are Creating A Common Definition For English Language Learners

The federal government is pushing states to consider adopting a common definition for which students qualify as English language learners, Stateline reports. The decision is important because it could affect federal funding for those students. The common definition could also determine which students receive accommodations on standardized tests, such as more time, use of a […]

October 21, 2013
October 16, 2013

Fact-Checking Tuesday’s Common Core Forum

A lot was said during the more than five hours of testimony about Common Core in Tampa Tuesday. We thought we’d try to fact-check some of the statements and add some of the missing context. The point isn’t to shame the speakers or to play “gotcha,” but to add some clarity to the debate. Education […]

Tonight: Join Us For A Conversation About The Common Core Hearings

Wednesday marks the second of three Common Core hearings Florida is holding in an effort to get feedback from parents and communities about the state’s new education standards. Whether or not you can make it to Davie tonight, we want you to be part of the conversation. StateImpact Florida is teaming up with our partners […]

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