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Florida Schools Back In Education Week’s Top 10

After falling out of their “Top 10” last year, Education Week reports Florida’s public schools have regained their place at the top.

CBS4–2013/01/10

Study: Science Scores Not Improving Much For 8th Graders

New numbers from the National Assessment of Educational Progress paint a picture of eighth-grade science competency that is causing alarm bells for educators and politicians.

CBS4–2012/05/10

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.

CBS4–2012/02/28

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.

2012/02/27

Fla. Superintendents Fail Proposed School Grading Changes

A new grading formula could mean more “F’s” for South Florida schools.

CBS4–2012/02/22

Florida 4th, 8th Graders Make The Grade For Reading Standards

South Florida fourth and eighth graders help the state earn high marks when it comes to reading skills, but it looks like they have to do little more math homework.

CBS4–2011/08/11

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