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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
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Tagged common core, FCAT, gerard robinson, students, teachers, testing
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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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Tagged education, florida, gerard robinson, school, students, teachers
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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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Stick with Education
Guest post by Bureau Chief of Family and Community Outreach Joe Davis I recently had a chance to hear from two accomplished individuals – one a professional, one a student – who each shared with us their stories of motivation. … Continue reading
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Tagged careers, college, creativity, education, florida, gerard robinson, math, school, science, students, teachers, technology, university
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Miami School Visit
Today I had the opportunity to visit Holmes Elementary School in Miami-Dade County. While there, I met with Principal Atunya R. Walker as well as other teachers and staff. I was very interested in learning how the culture of the … Continue reading
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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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Sneak peeks at college life – including how to pay for it!
Guest post by Reyonna Parrish, DOE Office of Student Financial Assistance What takes the fear out of doing something for the first time? Giving it a trial run. And that is exactly what more than 500 Florida middle school students … Continue reading
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Jacksonville School Visits
This week, I enjoyed visiting the Cummer Museum in Jacksonville. There are many fantastic exhibits to see including one that included photographic and documentary art highlighting the problem of school dropouts. It shared the stories of 20 students who were … Continue reading
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