DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NAMES SEVEN SUPERINTENDENTS TO TURN IN REPORT TO GOVERNOR ON ELIMINATING RED TAPE AND REGULATION
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NAMES SEVEN SUPERINTENDENTS TO TURN IN REPORT TO GOVERNOR ON ELIMINATING RED TAPE AND REGULATION
Tallahassee, Fla., September 19, 2012 – Governor Rick Scott announced that seven school superintendents will be asked to share ideas that will cut through the red tape and regulation in Florida’s education system and lead to more learning time for students across the state. The committee of seven Florida superintendents is being formed to make recommendations to the governor in 30 days.
“I look forward to continuing to work with the Governor and school leaders in Florida to support learning and increase student achievement at every level,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Open communication leads to productive conversation and it is my hope that this group of superintendents will put a spotlight on the important priorities of Florida’s education system.”
The members of the committee are listed below.
· William Husfelt, Superintendent, Bay County Public School District
· Robert Runcie, Superintendent, Broward County Public School District
· Dr. Douglas Whittaker, Superintendent, Charlotte County Public School District
· Wallace Cox, Superintendent, Highlands County Public School District
· Dr. Barbara Jenkins, Superintendent, Orange County Public School District
· Dr. Joseph Joyner, Superintendent, St. Johns County Public School District
· Dr. Margaret Smith, Superintendent, Volusia County Public School District
For more information, visit Governor Scott’s Education Blog.
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About the Florida Department of Education: The department’s mission is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient education system by providing them the chance to expand their knowledge and skills through world-class learning opportunities. Serving more than 3.5 million students, 4,200 public schools, 28 colleges, 188,000 teachers, 47,000 college professors and administrators, and 318,000 full-time staff throughout the state, the department enhances the economic self-sufficiency of Floridians through programs and services geared toward college, workforce education, job-specific skills, and career development. Florida ranks first in the nation for teacher quality, first in the nation in advanced placement participation, and first in the southern region for graduation rate and degrees awarded by the Florida College System. For more information, visit www.fldoe.org.
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