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Open communication leads to productive conversations
During yesterday’s Education Listening Tour visits to Lexington Middle School and Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 School, both teachers and parents were very open with Governor Scott. Many attendees remarked on how comfortable his humble manner made them feel while voicing … Continue reading
Great Discussions at Boca Raton High School
Governor Rick Scott and the Deputy Chancellor for Educator Quality, Kathy Hebda participated in the 9/11 Commemoration ceremony at Boca Raton High School, and Governor Scott recounted his personal experiences on that day. The school’s JROTC and chorus provided a moving … Continue reading
Industry and Education Leaders Honored for their Commitment to Career and Technical Education
Guest blog post by the Division of Career and Adult Education Chancellor Rod Duckworth. The state’s top industry and education leaders in career and technical education (CTE) were honored last week at an awards luncheon as part of the Florida Association … Continue reading
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
February is National Career and Technical Education Month!
Guest blog by Career and Adult Education Interim Chancellor Kathleen Taylor Florida’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs have changed significantly from the days when boys took wood shop and girls took home economics. Today, there are more than 500,000 … Continue reading
Commissioner Robinson talks about updates on FCAT 2.0 and End-of-Course exams
Commissioner Robinson’s recent media briefing about FCAT 2.0 and End-of-Course Exams. Includes a Q&A with the media. Also check out the commissioner’s radio interviews on FCAT 2.0 and End-of-Course Exams on WJCT and WFLA. More info can be found on our … Continue reading
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Curling up with a good book
First Lady Ann Scott shares a special holiday message and reads passage from Polar Express What are your plans for the holiday break? Visiting with family, eating good food, playing games, and celebrating the holidays are on my list, … Continue reading
Providing Services to All Floridians: A first-hand encounter
Guest post by Rep. Betty Reed, Ranking Democratic Member of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee in the Florida House of Representatives Even as we continue to tighten our belts, there are many projects the Legislature always tries to approve. One of … Continue reading
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Getting to a 98 percent passing rate
Guest post by DOE Director of Faith and Community Outreach Joyce Hobson You always hear a lot about how parents should be involved with their children’s education, but how do you measure the effectiveness of involvement? Tired of sitting in … Continue reading
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Students’ Return on Investment
The Department of Education serves as a data repository for a variety of information allowing us to track student performance across time and in varying education sectors. Starting this month, the Department will embark upon a joint project with the … Continue reading
