Monthly Archives: May 2012

Statement from Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson on Supplemental Educational Services

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Currently, more than 74,000 students in Florida who attend Title I* schools have an opportunity to participate in Supplemental Educational Services (SES) and get the extra help they need to be successful in school.  Because of our diverse population, Florida … Continue reading →

Posted in Supplemental Educational Services | 1 Comment

Statement from Commissioner Robinson on FCAT Writing

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Yesterday’s vote by the State Board of Education to recalibrate the school grading scale of the FCAT Writing test was done in response to a tougher grading system that appropriately expects our students to understand proper punctuation, spelling and grammar. … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Data, FCAT | 7 Comments

Special Feature: News Service of Florida Interview with Chancellor Randy Hanna

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Interview by News Service Florida with Randy Hanna, Chancellor, Florida College System By Margie Menzel Posting or forwarding this material without permission is prohibited. Contact news@newsserviceflorida.com.  One of Tallahassee’s most successful attorneys, Randy Hanna, took the reins of the Florida … Continue reading →

Posted in College, Higher Education, STEM | 2 Comments