What to expect from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session
The 2024 Florida Legislative Session began Tuesday, January 9th. For the next 60 days, the Florida House and Senate will debate many policies that will impact students and their schools.…
Advocates save recess, applaud changes to state testing
Thanks to your advocacy, Florida elementary students will continue to enjoy recess! Over 2,000 Alliance for Public Schools advocates emailed the bill sponsor, Sen. Corey Simon, and other legislators demanding…
The top performing school system in the nation may surprise you
Who has the top performing school district in the nation? The United States Department of Defense. The U.S. Department of Defense operates 160 schools worldwide, offering an education for more…
Why is there a teacher shortage and what can you do about it?
According to a recent article in Education Week, “Between the 2008-09 and 2018-19 academic years, the number of people completing a teacher education program declined by almost a third, according…
Free money- “vouchers for all” has expensive price tag for Florida
A new law passed by the state legislature makes all Florida students eligible for the school voucher program originally designed for low-income children. The “vouchers for all” law took effect…
Sweeping new laws lead to confusion for schools, parents
Recent legislation passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. DeSantis have left educators, parents, and students alike scratching their heads. From controversial new laws about the…
2023 Legislative Update: Major changes ahead for FL’s public schools
The Florida Legislature enacted sweeping changes to our state’s public schools during the 2023 Legislative Session. They had one mandate for the sixty day session– pass a balanced budget. In…
Vouchers for all proposal would devastate public school budgets
A priority proposal is moving through the Florida House which would give every K-12 student thousands of dollars each year to spend on their education with little oversight and regardless…
Schools across the nation open without enough teachers
As schools open around the country, many districts face unfilled teaching and support professional positions. The state of Florida has an estimated 8,000 open teaching positions. Nationwide, there are at…
In Focus: Ending the FSA and changing standards for Florida classrooms
Recently, Gov. DeSantis announced a goal to end the Florida Standards Assessment. This statewide, standardized exam, given to Florida’s school children in grades 3-10, was made obsolete by the state’s…