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GOP K-12 education bill faces opposition by teachers, parent organizations
State Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers (right) (Pic by Senator Benacquisto, via flsenate.gov) A coalition of Florida teachers and PTA organizations are opposing a K-12 education bill filed by...
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Florida House education committee passes ‘Parent Empowerment’ bill
Pic by kevin dooley, via Flickr The Florida House education committee today passed the “Parent Empowerment in Education” bill filed by state Rep. Michael Bileca, R-Miami. The proposal would allow...
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Parent Revolution defends controversial ‘Parent Trigger bill’
Pic by sebrenner, via Flickr According to a California-based organization backing Florida’s controversial “Parent Trigger bill,” the measure isn’t being led by charter schools or business-backed...
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Charter school bills fall short in 2012 legislative session, movement continues
Pic by kevin dooley, via Flickr Despite the sound defeat of two ambitious, GOP-sponsored education bills during Florida’s 2012 legislative session, charter school lobbyists are vowing to be back next...
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Florida public school students in the midst of high-stakes testing
Pic by kevin dooley, via Flickr This week, Florida students will take part in the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, known as the FCAT, a cornerstone of outcome-based education, strongly promoted...
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