13th Grade: Why More Florida Students Than Ever Struggle With Math
Sagette Van Embden / Florida Center for Investigative JournalismWendy Pedroso did well in math classes -- until her first algebra course. Twice as many students at Florida colleges took a remedial math...
View Article13th Grade: ‘Common Core’ Standards Aim To Smooth The Path From K-12 to College
Sarah Gonzalez / StateImpact FloridaThe Common Core State Standards will rewrite what students need to know by the time they graduate high school. The standards will mean a new test for Florida...
View ArticleJoin Us For An Online Chat at 4pm: How Florida Schools Are Failing To Prepare...
Join us Wednesday, December 19 at 4pm on this site to chat online with reporters Sarah Gonzalez of NPR’s StateImpact Florida and McNelly Torres of the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting about...
View ArticleFlorida’s New Education Commissioner Tony Bennett Starts The Job Today
Elle Moxley / StateImpact IndianaTony Bennett was Superintendent of Public Instruction in Indiana for one term. He lost his re-election bid in November 2012, and was appointed Florida's schools chief...
View ArticleBennett Wants An “Intense Discussion” About Arming Florida Teachers
frankenstoen / FlickrShould Florida teachers be allowed to carry guns on school property? Incoming Florida Education Commissioner Tony Bennett used to be a teacher himself. And when StateImpact Florida...
View ArticleBeing A School Bus Driver Can Be Minimum Wage Work With Big Responsibilities
Sarah Gonzalez / StateImpact FloridaMiami-Dade school bus driver Sharayne Milton says she tries to work overtime weekends every day to earn more money than the $12.16 she makes an hour. Her day can...
View ArticleFlorida Private Schools Team Up To Create A School Emergency Plan
JacksterD / FlickrPrivate schools in Florida are coming together to create a school emergency plan, utilizing each school's existing resources. Private schools in Florida are coming together to share...
View ArticleTown Hall: Ask Florida Lawmakers About Their Education Priorities This Session
On Feb. 25, leaders from the Florida Legislature will be answering your questions at a Town Hall on Session 2013, an event sponsored by Global Integrity. Education is a big part of the conversation....
View ArticleTeachers Question Why Proposed Pay Raises Come Before Teacher Evaluations
Sarah Gonzalez / StateImpact Florida 5th grade teacher Beverley Dowell says she hopes the Governor “isn’t trying to buy teacher votes” when he suggested every full-time teacher in the state get a pay...
View ArticleToday at 4pm: Online Chat On Florida Education Changes For 2013
Join our live online education chat Tuesday, Feb. 19th here on StateImpact Florida. StateImpact Florida and WLRN are holding an online education chat in advance of our WLRN-Miami Herald News Town...
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