When the Legislative session opens next month, expect these folks to make the most news — or maybe just the most noise. Gov. Rick Scott — Scott got much of what he wanted last year. The first bill he signed into law — with a press event at a charter school — required statewide teacher […]
fcat.fldoe.org Florida’s education commissioner is defending his decision to toughen the standards for tenth grade reading. Commissioner Gerard Robinson acknowledges more students are likely to fail that portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). He is seeking a passing score that’s two points higher than a panel of school and business experts recommended. Robinson […]
Florida Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson said his decision to raise reading test requirements means fewer students will pass, but that state teachers and students will rise to the occasion Of particular concern are the new reading requirements for 10th graders on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. Students must meet a minimum score in order to […]
The Florida Department of Education kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by announcing the 2011 Hispanic Heritage Month Recommended Reading List. “From Pensacola to Key West, Florida is home to strong Hispanic roots that have helped to shape our state in many positive and unique ways,” said Florida Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson. He said the book […]
Gerard Robinson, Florida’s new Commissioner of Education, has started a blog. What topics do you want to see him address? Add your thoughts to the comments.
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