Board Of Education
Gov. Scott Touts Teacher Raise To School Board
Gov. Rick Scott has sent a message to the state Board of Education about the importance of his proposed pay raise teachers.
Final Set Of FCAT 2.0 Scores Reveal Tougher Scoring Standard
As the school year comes to a close, the final set of scores from this year’s Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test were released Tuesday and state education officials said the scores are better than they expected but South Florida numbers were lower than the state average in most cases.
Education Board Takes Action On Low FCAT Scores
Since its inception, Florida schools and their students have had a lot riding on the scores of the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT).
Writing Scores Dip Dramatically In Latest Round Of FCATs
The preliminary results of the latest round of Florida Comprehensive Assessment Tests didn’t exactly make the grade. The state’s Board of Education has scheduled an emergency conference call for Tuesday to discuss reducing the passing grade.
Educ. Board Approves New School Grading Criteria
After hearing from concerned parents, educators and school officials, including Miami-Dade Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, the state’s Board of Education passed a revised proposal which changes the way schools are graded.
Grade Change Proposal Would Make More ‘F’ Schools
A proposal which would change the way schools are graded and increase the number of ‘F’ schools in the state dramatically if implemented will be considered Tuesday by the Board of Education.
Fla. Superintendents Fail Proposed School Grading Changes
A new grading formula could mean more “F’s” for South Florida schools.
Education Commissioner Wants FCAT Bar Raised
The state is considering raising the bar for students who have to take the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
Proposed FCAT Changes Make It Tougher To Pass
Under a proposed new scoring system, the percentage of students who fail the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) could potentially skyrocket.
Education Commissioner To Handle Class Size Appeals
It will be up to the state’s education commissioner and the Legislature to deal with school districts which were caught violating the newly enforced class size limits.
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