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Archive for March 8th, 2012

Less state money flows to South Florida

Less state money flows to South Florida

From the Miami Herald: TALLAHASSEE — With the Florida Legislature poised to approve a nearly $70 billion budget, the amount of money flowing to much of South Florida won’t be cause for celebration. But most South Florida officials say it could have been worse. Under the spending plan hammered out this week, local school districts Full Article

Parent trigger law heads to a vote

Parent trigger law heads to a vote

A bill that would give parents the power to alter the structure of failing schools is sparking controversy, and heading for a vote in Florida. From the Orlando Sentinel: A proposal that could let parents decide the fate of failing public schools is sparking fierce debate as it heads to a final vote in the Full Article