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Education bill puts political squeeze on Gov. Scott
Education bill puts political squeeze on Gov. Scott
A sweeping education bill has become a flashpoint for teachers unions, parent groups, administrators and school choice advocates, and it’s putting Gov. Rick Scott in a political bind. The bill passed on the session’s final day includes a controversial teacher bonus program, mandatory recess for elementary school students and elimination of a statewide math exam. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
See also:
» School groups calling on Florida Gov. to veto education bill
» House Speaker hopes Scott won’t veto controversial education bill
» Central Florida educators call on Gov. Scott to veto budget
» Ed board expresses concerns about state budget
» Senate Democrats could help block budget veto override – with caveats
Online education: One size does not fit all
Many colleges and universities are expanding their distance education courses and programs. Still, even though online classes have existed for 20-plus years, administrators, faculty members and staff are frequently tripped up by what seems like a basic question: How many students should be in an online class? [Source: Inside Higher Ed]
"Christmas in May" for many college students
Despite broader political turmoil in Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee, federal and state lawmakers have agreed to dramatically increase financial aid to the neediest college and university students. [Source: WUFT]
Florida’s state colleges disappointed in funding cuts
State colleges were dismayed by a legislative session that resulted in a major funding increase for state universities while colleges had their budgets slashed by $30 million, a college president told the Florida Board of Education on Tuesday. [Source: Daily Commercial]
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» Flip-flop on Florida colleges
Column: Double the educational value for Florida students
The Florida Prepaid College Foundation is expanding its scholarship options to include ones that honor the legacy of community leaders, address talent needs in fields like STEM, and help students become the first in their families to attend college. [Source: Tallahassee Democrat]
› Florida Tech offers online professional doctorate in aviation
Florida Institute of Technology's College of Aeronautics has launched a doctorate in aviation program designed for aviation professionals.
› Florida State University pays tribute to 70 years as a coed university
The spring Jackie Robinson, the man from nearby Cairo, Georgia, broke Major League Baseball's color line, barriers of a different kind were falling in Tallahassee. Gov. Millard F. Caldwell signed legislation on May 15, 1947, converting Florida State College for Women to Florida State University.
› Florida Department of Education pulls proposed teacher certification rule changes
After months of review and comment, the Florida Department of Education has decided to withdraw its proposed changes to the rules defining whether a teacher is qualified for his or her position.
› USF Sarasota-Manatee announces new CFO
On Tuesday, the university announced Edwin R. Beauchamp as the new regional vice chancellor for business and financial affairs, a role that also serves as the school’s chief financial officer.
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