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Category Archives: Reform
District Data Leaders
Not everyone’s a “numbers person.” For some, analyzing data is as fear-inducing as public speaking. Lucky for me, today I did both. Florida’s superintendents are leading the nation in using data and technology to address critical education issues. This afternoon … Continue reading
Posted in Data, K-12 Education, Reform
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Message from Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart
Welcome, readers! It is truly an honor for me to serve as your Commissioner of Education. Much of my adult life has focused on education. Whether serving as a teacher, guidance counselor, principal, deputy superintendent, or Chancellor of Public Schools, … Continue reading
Posted in Involvement, K-12 Education, Reform
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Statement Regarding the Florida School Boards Association’s (FSBA) Anti-High-Stakes-Testing Resolution
Public pronouncements by any governing institution remain one of the best ways to measure its tenacity of purpose. Embodied inside the words adults choose to convey an important message are their hopes and fears about the future. That is particularly … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Data, FCAT, Reform
Tagged common core, FCAT, gerard robinson, students, teachers, testing
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Statement By Commissioner of Education Gerard Robinson Regarding Proposed Changes to Florida’s School Grading System
Florida has worked very hard for more than a decade to implement and support ground-breaking education reform and I am extremely proud of our successes. As we move toward a new age of education for Florida’s children, it is important … Continue reading
Florida Gets Flexibility Waiver From US Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education approved Florida’s request for a flexibility waiver from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Florida was one of 11 states asking for flexibility with regard to accountability standards mandated by the No Child Left … Continue reading
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Commissioner talks teacher evaluations, charter schools and more with Orlando Sentinel
Commissioner Robinson sat down with members of the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board to discuss education issues, including teacher evaluations, charter schools and a variety of other topics. Check out the video for footage of the meeting.
Posted in Reform, School Choice
Tagged classes, education, florida, gerard robinson, reform, school, school choice, students, teachers
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Seeking Flexibility, Looking for Input
Guest post by DOE Chancellor of Public Schools Michael Grego Florida has long embraced progressive reform efforts in education. We have not shied away from meaningful changes that ultimately prepare our students for what lies ahead in their paths – … Continue reading
Setting Higher Standards for our Students
I released a statement today to let people know of the FCAT 2.0 standard setting process currently underway in Florida. In it I highlighted the fact that committees of teachers, superintendents and business leaders have spent numerous hours over the past … Continue reading
A Waiver for Clarity
Many of you may have read in the news recently about No Child Left Behind (NCLB) waivers and how Florida is planning on seeking one. I want to take a quick moment to explain why this is important, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Reform
Tagged education, florida, gerard robinson, reform, school, students, teachers
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A Motto Matters
Video of Commissioner Robinson’s back-to-school message, including information about the new motto. A motto is a good way to convey an ethos of any organization. As Florida’s new Commissioner of Education, I am implementing a new motto in support of … Continue reading
Posted in College, Involvement, Reform
Tagged careers, college, commerce, creativity, education, florida, gerard robinson, parents, reform, school, students, teachers, university
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