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Schools of choice withhold information from potential applicants who appear costly to educate, study finds

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New research shows that charter schools and traditional public schools of choice
ignore application inquiries from students they perceive as more challenging to educate,
and charter schools ignore inquiries from special needs students at higher rates.

Do schools of choice encourage applications from disadvantaged or costly-to-educate students? Do charter schools and traditional public schools of choice differ in this behavior? The difficulty in answering these questions fuels controversy regarding the potential expansion of school choice. [Read more…] about Schools of choice withhold information from potential applicants who appear costly to educate, study finds

K-12 Chancellor Congratulates Osceola Magnet Elementary School for Highest Participation in Dads Take Your Child to School Day

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During a virtual ceremony, K-12 Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons today surprised Osceola Magnet Elementary School in Indian River County with a $1,000 prize for having the highest participation in the fourth annual Dads Take Your Child to School Day. The statewide initiative, which was celebrated September 26, 2018, aims to increase the involvement of fathers and male role models in Florida schools. [Read more…] about K-12 Chancellor Congratulates Osceola Magnet Elementary School for Highest Participation in Dads Take Your Child to School Day

Melbourne Woman Claims $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE from the CASH4LIFE® Draw Game

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The Florida Lottery announces that Paula Wiley, 54, of Melbourne, claimed a $1,000 a week for life prize in the multi-state Draw game, CASH4LIFE®, from the December 10, 2018, drawing. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump sum payment of $1,000,000.00. [Read more…] about Melbourne Woman Claims $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE from the CASH4LIFE® Draw Game

Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High

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Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida’s high school graduation rate has reached a 15-year high according to data released today by the Florida Department of Education. For the 2017-18 school year, Florida’s statewide graduation rate rose to 86.1 percent, an increase of 3.8 percentage points over last year and 17.1 since the school year before Governor Scott took office. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High

Nine Arrested for Illegally Baiting and Abusing Florida Black Bears

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Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Office of Statewide Prosecution and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission today announced the arrests of nine individuals after a year-long investigation into the illegal baiting, taking and molestation of Florida black bears by the use of dogs for commercial purposes. [Read more…] about Nine Arrested for Illegally Baiting and Abusing Florida Black Bears

Mast, More Than 60 Bipartisan Members Lobby Administration To Prioritize Harmful Algal Bloom Prevention

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U.S. Representatives Brian  Mast (FL-18), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Dave Joyce (OH-14) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) wrote a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney urging the Trump Administration to fully fund all programs related to addressing harmful algal blooms in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2020 budget. [Read more…] about Mast, More Than 60 Bipartisan Members Lobby Administration To Prioritize Harmful Algal Bloom Prevention