Testing system down…again
According to Jeff Solochek at the Tampa Bay Times, Florida’s testing system is having problems today. Florida’s online testing system crashed again Monday morning, after a relatively problem-free week. In…
Florida testing results not likely until December
Commissioner Pam Stewart told the Board of Education that results from this year’s Florida Standards Assessment will not be available until December. She outlined the steps that have to occur…
US Senators work on bipartisan effort to revise No Child Left Behind
Senators will begin working on the details of reauthorizing No Child Left Behind in Washington this afternoon. This from NPR: “News flash: Members of the U.S. Senate will work across…
Testing bill headed to governor’s desk
UPDATE: Governor Scott signed the testing bill into law Tuesday saying, “I agree with many teachers and parents who say we have too many tests, and while this legislation is…
Florida lawmakers need to do more work to fix testing
At least for the Senate, it is becoming clearer that Florida families are fed up with standardized student tests and the enormous weight they carry on student advancement, teacher evaluation…
Florida Senate scales back testing; Openly admits mistakes
The Florida Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would rein in the state’s education accountability system, but not before a showing of Republican outrage and promises that the…
Florida House passes plan to funnel millions to charter school developers
Without a word of debate Friday, the Florida House approved a controversial proposal that could require school districts to share tens of millions of dollars in construction funds with rival…
Proposed bill to allow guns on school campuses
Two bills that would allow superintendents to designate a person or persons to conceal and carry a weapon or firearm in district schools are gaining legislative speed. House Bill 19…
Senate finds compromise on student testing
A Senate panel tweaked its testing bill Wednesday so that the results of this year’s Florida Standards Assessments would not be used to determine whether third-grade students can be promoted,…
Senator wants to halt high stakes until Florida gets testing right
Senator Alan Hays, R-Umatilla, has filed an amendment that would effectively pause 3rd grade retention, remediation, graduation decisions and school grading until the Florida can ensure the tests are valid.…