‘Why I’m an Education Voter’: Meet FL teacher Lucia Baez
An English teacher from Miami explains why she’s working to inspire others to vote with public education in mind.
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Michigan, Ohio and Florida GOP governors fail to act on rampant charter school abuses
While charter school operators in those states are not alone in their questionable, if not legally suspect, conduct and practices, a common denominator is the inaction of governors.
Radical GOP governors attempt about-face on school funding
Facing tough elections, governors who once touted cuts scramble to look good on public education.
Florida voucher expansion bill challenged in court by educators
In addition to draining public schools of valuable resources, legislation may also violate a constitutional requirement.
Florida universities suffer funding crisis as Gov. Scott ramps up political games
A FL professor shows how Rick Scott’s shell game works and how Florida voters can put an end to it this November.
State news roundup for June 28, 2014
This week we talk about ballot measures on class size in Washington and paid sick-leave in Massachusetts, common core in Connecticut, and what the upcoming elections mean for education in Florida.
Parents, educators, community groups pressure FL Gov Scott to veto voucher bill
“We stand united in our opposition to voucher expansion,” said Mindy Gould, who oversees legislative affairs for the Florida PTA.
5 worst governors who put rich corporations and CEOs before students and schools
You can help us spread the word about what these governors have done to schools in their states.
FL educators, reeling from Gov. Scott’s destructive policies, support Charlie Crist’s vision for schools
As Gov. Scott drains public schools, Charlie Crist vows to reverse the trend if elected in November.
FL education activists urge Governor Scott to veto voucher expansion
Voucher expansion bill stands to rob students, public schools of more valuable funding to give to unregulated, unaccountable private/religious schools.