California group defends Florida’s ‘Parent Trigger bill’

According to a California-based organization backing Florida’s controversial “Parent Trigger bill,” the measure isn’t being led by charter schools or business-backed groups, and actually has the support of many in the public school system.
Among its many provisions, the controversial “Parent Trigger bill More…“ would authorize parents of students who attend

Koch-affiliated tea party group promotes School Choice Week rallies

The Florida chapter of the Koch-affiliated tea party group Americans for Prosperity on Tuesday called for people to sign up for rallies affiliated with National School Choice Week, which starts next week More….

Standardized testing opponents call for National Opt Out Day

Public school advocates who oppose mandatory standardized testing to determine teacher salaries and state and federal funding for public schools have called for a National Opt Out Day.
United Opt Out National

has declared January 7th as National Opt Out Day. On this day we are More…

Florida People’s Convention drafts proposals for 2012 session

Judge tosses ‘Religious Freedom’ amendment from Florida’s 2012 ballot

Judge Terry Lewis today ruled that a proposed amendment to Florida’s constitution that would repeal a ban on taxpayer funding for religious institutions is deceptive and must be rewritten before it can appear on the state’s 2012 ballot. More…

National Education Association announces plan to improve teacher quality

Court will hear challenge to Florida’s ‘Religious Freedom’ amendment today

Florida state senator wants K-12 education commission