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July 2019 Blog Archive

Florida charter schools lack proper oversight
Florida charter schools lack proper oversight Fri, Jul 26, 2019 State’s charter school laws rated very poor in new NEA analysis TALLAHASSEE — Florida charter school laws received a rating of “very poor” and a grade of F in a new report card issued in a national study released today by the... Read More

Teacher bonuses vs. salary increases: The debate continues over teacher pay
Teacher bonuses vs. salary increases: The debate continues over teacher pay Fri, Jul 26, 2019 "“If the governor and the Legislature are serious about every child’s future, they should do more to address the significant teacher shortage Florida is experiencing. They must commit to investing in educator salaries instead of bonuses,&... Read More

Best and Brightest Lawsuit Question and Answers
Best and Brightest Lawsuit Question and Answers Fri, Jul 26, 2019 In 2017, the FEA sued the Florida Department of Education for its discriminatory Best and Brightest program. We did this not just because we hoped that those who had been unfairly left out of the program would see compensation, but because the progra... Read More