ICYMI: Florida education news in review, week of Feb. 5, 2017
This week in Florida education news found officials tackling some of Florida's big issues, third-grade retention, public school funding sources, open enrollment among them....
Owner of Koreatown schools pleads guilty in 'pay-to-stay' immigration scheme
The owner and operator behind a network of four Koreatown-area schools that authorities allege was actually a “pay-to-stay” immigration scheme pleaded guilty to federal charges...
Busy with bees at North Warren Middle School
Kelly Beam, middle school social studies teacher, held a Geography Bee at North Warren Regional Middle School recently. Finalists...
Protesters block Betsy DeVos during her 1st public-school visit as education secretary
WASHINGTON — Betsy DeVos was met with shouts of “stand up, fight back” from angry protesters as she made her first visit...
Bill to prevent Florida annual teacher contract added protections gets companion
A legislative pushback against Florida school districts' attempts to offer added job protections to teachers on annual contract got a boost Friday.4 Months Ago5...
Gradebook podcast: Third graders who can't read, education spending, and more
Nearly 50,000 third graders in Florida scored so low on the most recent state reading exam that their schools had to consider holding them...
Principal at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary resigns amid investigation
ST. PETERSBURG — The principal of Pasadena Fundamental Elementary has resigned and is under investigation by the Pinellas County school district. 6 Months Ago6...
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