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November 6, 2012

Get Your Florida Election Day Updates

Florida’s public media stations are covering Election Day across the state. Follow the latest from WUSF in Tampa here — the swing county in a swing state. For what’s going on in Miami, check out WLRN’s brand new site. And don’t miss the school referendum questions (if you have one) after you get done with […]

November 5, 2012

Homework For Voters: The StateImpact Florida Election Guides

Florida has had long lines so far during early voting, likely due in part to the long list of constitutional amendments on the ballot. Don’t head to the polls tomorrow unprepared. We’ve got a handy StateImpact Florida guide which explains what effect the proposed constitutional amendments will have on education. You can also check out […]

November 2, 2012

Duval County School District Settles Court Case Over K12-Run Online Charter School

Duval County schools have settled a lawsuit over an online charter school to be run by K12, the nation’s largest online education company, according to the News Service of Florida. The two sides agreed to dismiss the case after the school district recommended approving a second application, according to an attorney for the non-profit group […]

November 1, 2012

Florida Department of Education Budget Request Would Upgrade School Technology, Digital Learning

The Florida Department of Education is asking for a boost in funding for the 2013-2014 budget. The request amounts to an additional $668.6 million. Amy Hammock, education budget chief, said the state’s current education budget totals $20.3 billion, taking up 29 percent of the total state budget. That’s second only to spending on health and […]

October 31, 2012

How Schools Are Encouraging Students To Eat Healthier

The United States Department of Agriculture says school meals play a critical role in helping children learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. As federal guidelines shift toward healthier fare in school lunches, entrees that are bland and unseasoned won’t do the trick. Leon County Schools Nutrition Services Director Cathy Reed says many schools have gardens […]

October 30, 2012

Why Florida’s New Lunch Requirements Limit Fat And Calories

Florida and other states are phasing in new standards for school lunches. Fat and calories are being reduced as more fruits and vegetables are offered. The National School Lunch Program requirements stem from the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which focuses on improving child nutrition. Starting this school year (2012‐2013), school lunches have new […]

October 25, 2012

More Sunshine State Scholars Are Staying In Florida

The push for more STEM-related degrees in Florida may be paying off. In a survey, more than half of Florida’s 2011 Sunshine State Scholars said they plan to pursue higher education degrees in-state, rejecting the opportunity to attend Ivy League schools. Gov. Rick Scott has said Florida needs more graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering and […]

October 23, 2012

Florida PTA Asks State Board of Education To Reconsider Race-Based Plan

The Florida PTA is asking the State Board of Education to reconsider a five-year plan which sets different achievement goals by race. The new goals have drawn criticism from local school officials, who argue they set a lower bar for black and Hispanic students. State officials say the race-based goals are required for Florida’s waiver […]

October 22, 2012

Good Luck to Florida’s Two Broad Prize for Urban Education Finalists

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, members of Congress and Philanthropist Eli Broad will announce the winner of The Broad Prize for Urban Education tomorrow morning. Miami-Dade County and Palm Beach County schools are among this year’s top four finalists for the prize which goes to the most improved large urban school district in the country. The award […]

October 19, 2012

Gov. Scott Wants to Change Race-Based Achievement Plan … But Won’t Say How

Gov. Rick Scott wants the State Board of Education to make changes in its plan to set passing scores based on a student’s race. But he isn’t saying what the Board should do to alter the plan. The governor says every child should be performing on grade level in subjects like math and reading. “I […]

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