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…
Reading is fundamental as the saying goes. Students who are not proficient in reading by third grade have a harder time earning a diploma in high school. Reading is an…
In attention grabbing headlines around the country, school districts face a record number of book challenges resulting in bans. During this Banned Books Week, we decided to take a closer…
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…
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…
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…
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…
According to a story by the News Service of Florida the Florida Board of Education approved a new rule that will require school districts to provide the state with a…
During the pandemic, states paused policies requiring third grade retention for students who have not attained reading proficiency on high-stakes, state reading exams. According to EdWeek, these controversial policies are…
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…