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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.
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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
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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
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Working together
When we were in elementary school, even preschool, our teachers encouraged us to work in groups – whether it was creating a story together or exploring facts and figures. This teamwork mindset helped everyone learn together to make something bigger … Continue reading
Comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges
Guest post by Deputy Chancellor for Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Services Mary Jane Tappen Finding a way to compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges, Florida, along with more than 40 other states, has adopted the Common Core State … Continue reading
Florida Senate looking for feedback on education reform
Governor Rick Scott has put a renewed emphasis on education. He’s working to keep the best teachers and expand school choice through charter schools and virtual education. He is committed to ensuring that Florida has an education system to produce … Continue reading
