HB7069: A threat to Florida’s public schools and students
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HB7069: A threat to Florida’s public schools and students

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By Valeria Bula Inundated with at least 10,000 emails, phone calls, letters and signed petitions from Floridians, educators, and members of the Florida School Board Association and Florida Association of District School Superintendents, Rick Scott was met with an overwhelming public urging for him to veto the infamous House Bill 7069. Unveiled and passed within…

Best and Brightest Teachers Program: Not the Best or Brightest Idea According to Teachers

Best and Brightest Teachers Program: Not the Best or Brightest Idea According to Teachers

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By Daylin Delgado  In June 2015, a new item in the Florida budget called the “Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship Program” left many Floridians confused. The “Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship Program” was established with $44 million dollars in the 2015-2016 budget to provide salary bonuses to qualifying teachers. To qualify, teachers must have scored…