Monthly Archives: August 2011

Back-to-school visits

  Today I continued my “Look, Listen and Learn” tour by visiting Madison County Central School and South Hamilton Elementary School. I was able to tour about a dozen classrooms, saw students reading and learning about science – the teachers did … Continue reading

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The wheels on the bus are going round and round

Guest post by DOE Director of School Transportation Charlie Hood The beginning of school doesn’t just mean the start of classes and homework – it means a big increase in traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian. Our Florida bus drivers are … Continue reading

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Look, Listen and Learn

As a newly arrived Virginia transplant, let me first express just how excited I am to be Florida’s Commissioner of Education. Leading up to my move here to the Sunshine State I wanted to make sure I hit the ground … Continue reading

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