Big Data Will Not Stop School Violence
Ora Tanner graciously agreed to share her latest blog post with us about a convening of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission. Ora became involved in the…
Engage. Inspire. Educate Hillsborough
Today, we have a guest post from our partners at Hillsborough County Public Schools that was originally posted on their Get Schooled blog. Last week the inaugural Educate Hillsborough class…
Study shows so-called “failing schools” may not be failing
A study from Ohio State University shows that disadvantaged and minority children have as much academic growth as advantaged kids in other schools. Even though disadvantaged students in poorer school…
Funding needed for students, teachers
Teacher salaries have been in the spotlight after years of chronic under funding of public schools. Many Florida school districts have struggled to negotiate contracts with their teachers. Districts across…
About That Per-Pupil Funding Increase …
State lawmakers, back home in their districts, tout the increase in education funding in the 2019-2020 budget that took effect July 1st. However, a closer look reveals that politicians shortchanged…
Florida’s school grading system rests on shoulders of children
On Friday, the Florida Department of Education released FSA scores to school districts and parents. This single standardized test determines advancement to the next grade, graduation eligibility, teacher pay, school…
Bill to arm teachers passes another committee
There is only one more stop for a major bill that allows classroom teachers to carry guns while teaching. Senate Bill 7030 expands the so-called Guardian Bill passed last year…
Florida House, Senate far apart on education budget
The Republican-led Florida House and Senate released competing budget proposals on Friday. The budgets differ from each other and also differ in many ways from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposals. The…
Florida’s public schools deserve support
by Betty Castor, published by the Tampa Bay Times Betty Castor, former teacher, Hillsborough County commissioner and state senator, served as Florida’s commissioner of education and later as president of…