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February 6, 2013

Three Questions About College For Lumina Foundation CEO Jamie Merisotis

The Lumina Foundation is committed to enrolling and graduating more students from college. CEO Jamie Merisotis takes that message around the country. Last week, he spoke to the Economic Club of Florida. The foundation’s goal is for 60 percent of Americans to earn a high-quality post secondary credential or degree by 2025. Merisotis took questions […]

Explaining Digital Learning Day

Today is Digital Learning Day, part of an effort to put more emphasis on the possibilities computers, the Internet and new technology offer to improve education. Advocates argue access and customization are the biggest advantages to digital instruction. Students often find digital instruction more engaging — pull out those smart phones and Wi-Fi enabled iPods, […]

February 4, 2013

Tampa Bay College Students Can Earn Degree After Transferring

Students who transfer to the University of South Florida can still earn a degree at their former school. USF and four Tampa Bay colleges signed a “reverse transfer” agreement Monday. That means when a student completes a class a USF, the credits can count toward an associate’s degree at Hillsborough Community College, Pasco-Hernando Community College, […]

February 1, 2013

Think Tank Urges Florida Lawmakers To Move Away From ‘One Size Fits All’ Schooling

Researchers with the James Madison Institute argue that schools work better when students have more options for their education. The group released a policy brief, Expanding Students’ Learning Options, to coincide with National School Choice Week. The Tallahassee think tank is an advocate for limited government. The brief features six case studies of students involved […]

January 31, 2013

A Stroll Through The PARCC: More On Florida’s Next Standardized Test

Florida is one of about two dozen states developing a new standardized test as part of a switch to tougher new education standards. The test, called the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers or PARCC, is a computerized exam which will replace much of the current Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, as well […]

January 30, 2013

Researchers Want To Put New Education Technology To The Test

FETC, one of the nation’s largest education technology conferences, opens in Orlando this week. StateImpact Florida will take a look at how state schools are trying to meet requirements to integrate more technology in lessons. _______ Today’s status symbol in classroom technology is the interactive white board. For teachers who have one, it’s a flashy […]

January 29, 2013

How Orange County Schools Are Preparing To Go Digital

FETC, one of the nation’s largest education technology conferences, opens in Orlando this week. StateImpact Florida will take a look at how state schools are trying to meet requirements to integrate more technology in lessons. _______ Facing a 2015 deadline to add more digital textbooks and materials to classroom instruction, Orange County schools chief operations officer […]

January 28, 2013

Florida School Choice Week Highlights Alternative Education Options

It’s National School Choice Week, the week advocates spotlight alternative education options for students. They include “high-performing public schools to public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online learning, and homeschooling” according to a statement from schoolchoiceweek.com. The public awareness campaign is highlighting events around the country – 672 in Florida alone – such as […]

As Education Technology Deadline Nears, A Florida Teacher Lets iPhones Invade Her Classroom

FETC, one of the nation’s largest education technology conferences, opens in Orlando this week. StateImpact Florida will take a look at how state schools are trying to meet requirements to integrate more technology in lessons. _______ When 12th grade English teacher Mariolga Locklin’s students started thinking Shakespeare was nothing but an old fogey, she told […]

January 25, 2013

Separate University Most Expensive Option For More Online Courses

The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) has taken the idea of an online university to the Florida Legislature. Education committees heard presentations this week by The Parthenon Group, the consulting firm hired by the BOG to come up with options for expanding online learning. The choices include creating a 13th state university that would be […]

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