Broward Schools & Property Tax Edition: Capitol to Courthouse Headliners — Thursday, September 22
Sep 22, 2011
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State Wants Federal Waiver for Struggling Schools Program
Despite a miraculous jump in school grade from an “F” to a “C,” last year, struggling Miami Edison Senior High School was still on the chopping block.
Governor Scott calls budget trimming agenda a success
Governor Rick Scott told the Florida Chamber of Commerce in Orlando that his agenda of trimming government costs and regulations is working.
St. Petersburg Democrat continues push to collect online hotel taxes
The state tax collector was caught in the crosshairs Wednesday of a simmering controversy over online hotel tax collections as a St. Petersburg legislator accused the department of bowing to political pressure.
Federal budget cuts could bleed Florida economy
Reducing the federal deficit cuts both ways in Florida, because the state is so dependent on federal money.
State GOP Takes Wary Approach to TaxWatch Agenda
Who doesn’t want to save $4 billion from the state budget?
State Senator Joe Negron, R-Stuart, has proposed making the state education commissioner an elected, rather than appointed, position, and restoring the Florida Cabinet as the state Board of Education.
Chancellor presents ideas for state higher education reform
The chancellor of Florida’s state university system wants education leaders to consider reforms that would increase degree completion, boost the number of students of the sciences and re-evaluate how faculty are compensated and tenured.
Florida’s pension plan drops $12 billion in three months amid global debt crisis
Florida’s pension fund fell to $116.9 billion after a dismal August stretch, a drop of about $12 billion from the second quarter ending June 30.
Special tax districts with power to tax at risk of cuts
Fresh from cutting $210 million in taxes and scores of jobs at Florida’s water management districts, Governor Rick Scott is sizing up a new target in his drive to shrink government.
Florida forgave $109 million in taxes and fines
Despite a long-running budget crunch, Florida is giving up on collecting tens of millions in taxes, fees and fines owed the state.
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush leads lively education debate in Orlando
All the hot-button education issues – from merit pay to charter schools to virtual education – were on the menu today at a luncheon where former Governor Jeb Bush and other education leaders debated the future of public schools in Florida.
Governor Rick Scott, GOP to consider taking courts out of foreclosure process
The push is on in Florida to cut the courts out of the foreclosure process.
Board of Education to discuss English learners, Pre-K
The state Board of Education will meet to vote on new rules for English language learner programs and pre-kindergarten providers.
Data Quality Campaign: Using Data to Improve Teacher Effectiveness
It is important for states to invest time and resources into not only developing a shared vision for addressing teacher quality but also understanding the implications for state data systems to ensure the successful implementation of these policies.
This report presents findings from the base year of a nationally representative cohort of ninth-graders who will be followed through postsecondary education and the world of work.
This report presents findings on information about beginning teacher mobility and attrition among elementary and secondary public school teachers who teach in grades K-12.
Florida Department of Education: The Core Newsletter
This newsletter presents items of interest from the Florida Department of Education.
National Governors Association: State Policies to Re-engage Dropouts
Efforts to improve educational attainment are hampered by the high school dropout crisis.
SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium: Draft Math Content Specifications
The SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium brings together states to create a common, innovative assessment system for mathematics and English/language arts that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and helps prepare students for college and careers.
Harvard Family Research Project: Helping Older Youth Succeed Through Expanded Learning Opportunities
This brief examines the benefits of expanded learning opportunities for older youth as well as the policy implications of recent research.
While most members of the class of 2010 are satisfied with their high school experience, nearly all would change something about it.
Both Broward and Miami-Dade County Public Schools were among three finalists for the 2011 Broad Prize, announced September 20, 2011.
Forty-one Broward County Public Schools students have been named semifinalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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