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Fla. House, Senate Agree To $480M For School Pay
Gov. Rick Scott will get the $480 million he wanted for education pay raises. But barring a last-minute change of heart by legislative negotiators, he will not get an across-the-board, $2,500 increase for classroom teachers.
Teachers Groups Sue Over Performance Evaluations
A coalition of teachers unions have filed suit against the state and three local school boards over the planned performance evaluation that will assign grades to Florida’s teachers.
Fla. House Set To End Traditional State Pensions
Legislators in the Florida House are set to pass a bill to end traditional guaranteed pensions for future state and county employees along with teachers.
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.
Gov. Scott Calls For Increase In Education Funding
Gov. Rick Scott’s budget will include an increase for education. During an address at the Capitol, Scott said he’ll propose an increase of $1.2 billion in the K-12 education budget, a roughly $400 per student increase.
Florida Gets “B-” For Teacher Prep Programs
Florida has received one of the top grades in the nation from a research and policy group for its programs which prepare teachers for the classroom.
Gov. Scott To Ask Lawmakers To Budget For Teacher Pay Raises
Florida Gov. Rick Scott thinks Florida’s teachers are underpaid, so he is asking state lawmakers to put aside money in the coming year to give them pay raises.
South Florida Teachers Learn To Defend Classrooms
Teachers became students of self defense at a tactical training course in Hollywood on Sunday.
Miami Gardens Man Is Finalist For National Teacher Award
For the fourth year in a row, the Florida Department of Education/Macy’s Teacher of the Year is a contender for the National Teacher of the Year award.
After K-12 Cuts In Year One, Scott Wants More Spending
Gov. Rick Scott said Friday he wants an increase in spending on K-12 education. Scott has said repeatedly that he hoped the Legislature would at least hold the line on K-12 spending, but on Friday he indicated he likely will recommend an increase.
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