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Gradebook podcast: A parent’s perspective on Florida’s constitution revision effort

Tallahassee mom Marie-Claire Leman wants to ensure parent voices are heard.
 
Tallahassee mom and public education advocate Marie-Claire Leman addresses the Florida Constitution Revision Commission education committee on Nov. 27, 2017. [The Florida Channel]
Tallahassee mom and public education advocate Marie-Claire Leman addresses the Florida Constitution Revision Commission education committee on Nov. 27, 2017. [The Florida Channel]
Published Nov. 30, 2017

As a commission comprised largely of conservative politicians and activists begins the once every 20 year process of considering amendments to the Florida constitution, a handful of parents wants to make sure their insights are taken into consideration, too. Tallahassee mom Marie-Claire Leman is among the few who has made it a point to appear and speak on the public education issues she and others like her find important. In today's podcast, Leman explains her motivations and goals with reporter Jeff Solochek.