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Kindergarten Teacher Confronts DOE Attorney
I loved the line in this Capital News story about the public education trial going on in Tallahassee right now. Susan Bowles was asked by the defense attorney if she had enough books in her classroom. She answered: “Yes, and guess who paid for them.”
Model Legislation for School Reform: Bush Style
Want to know where much of the school reform legislation comes from? Go to the Excellence in Education Foundation website. The foundation was created by former Florida governor Jeb Bush in 2007-8. It is run by a former Bush deputy chief of staff, Patricia Levesque, whose husband is Florida Senate Counsel. You can see model legislation that the foundation develops and also assists legislators who plan to introduce it. Maybe you can, if you register.
Why Scott Should Veto Education Train Bill
The Tampa Bay Times has education writers who use their critical thinking and problem solving skills. They provide four reasons why Governor Scott should veto the education bill HB 7029:
Defending Public Education In Court
Kathleen Oropeza, co-founder of Fund Education Now reports about the trial underway in Tallahassee.
She provides context for the complaints against the Florida Legislature, governor, and state Department of Education. Funding, for example, is now only about $50 more than in 2007.
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- League Members visit the office of Senator Marco Rubio
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- League Members wait to see Senator Bill Nelson
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- Education Team at the Department of Education
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