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Hillsborough County Chief of Schools Harrison Peters, speaking with students here at Potter Elementary School, is a the choice to become superintendent of Providence, R.I., schools. [Times file (2016)]
Florida education news: Common Core, facial recognition and a push for funding fairness
A roundup of stories from around the state.
Earlier today• Gradebook
DeSantis announces new Florida school standards without Common Core
Gov. Ron DeSantis. [STEVE CANNON | AP]
Florida students will read more classical literature and learn math differently, according to summary documents.
Jan. 24• The Buzz
’Parents Bill of Rights’ wins bipartisan backing in first House stop
State Rep. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, presents legislation to create a new chapter of Florida law dedicated to parents' rights when dealing with government and other agencies, during a committee meeting Jan. 23, 2020. [The Florida Channel]
Parents have been marginalized by bureaucracy, and need to be empowered in law, sponsor Rep. Erin Grall says.
Jan. 23• Gradebook
Gradebook podcast: What does it matter who’s a school district’s superintendent?
Kurt Browning, left, is seeking a third term as superintendent of Pasco County schools. Addison Davis, right, is negotiating a contract to become Hillsborough County's next superintendent. [Tampa Bay Times (2016, 2020)]
A Hillsborough search and Pasco election offer insights into the job and its importance.
Jan. 23• Gradebook

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  1. Florida lawmakers throw support behind major pre-K reform bill
    1 hour ago• The Buzz
    Victoria Arriaga, left, does a letter-matching activity during Priscilla Perez's pre-kindergarten class at West Tampa Elementary School. [MONICA HERNDON | Times]
    The 148-page bill would lead to a new ‘grading’ system for prekindergarten providers, so parents can better choose programs for their toddlers.
  2. After fights, Fivay High increases campus security
    5 hours ago• Gradebook
    Pasco County's Fivay High School has added new security measures to keep the peace on campus. [JEFFREY SOLOCHEK | Times]
    Parents want to see more control of the campus.
  3. Florida education news: Common Core, facial recognition and a push for funding fairness
    Earlier today• Gradebook
    Hillsborough County Chief of Schools Harrison Peters, speaking with students here at Potter Elementary School, is a the choice to become superintendent of Providence, R.I., schools. [Times file (2016)]
    A roundup of stories from around the state.
  4. Harrison Peters, who tried to be Hillsborough superintendent, has taken a job in Providence
    Jan. 25• Gradebook
    Harrison Peters, Chief of Schools in Hillsborough County, has landed a job as superintendent in Providence, R.I. [HCPS | Handout]
    Peters will become a turnaround superintendent at a troubled district.
  5. DeSantis announces new Florida school standards without Common Core
    Jan. 24• The Buzz
    Gov. Ron DeSantis. [STEVE CANNON | AP]
    Florida students will read more classical literature and learn math differently, according to summary documents.
  6. Florida education news: Parent rights, tax-credit scholarships, and a school’s crackdown on fights
    Jan. 24• Gradebook
    Janessa Horsford, 5, says goodbye to her parents, Julytsa and Nigel Horsford, on her first day of kindergarten at Lake Magdalene Elementary School.
    A roundup of stories from around the state.
  7. Hillsborough’s top teacher is Miranda Harwood of Brooker Elementary
    Jan. 24• Education
    Miranda Harwood, a fourth-grade math teacher at Brooker Elementary School, is the Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year. [Hillsborough County Public Schools]
    The self-described “data queen” uses humor to keep her students engaged.
  8. Students face charges after fights at Fivay High School
    Jan. 23• Pasco
    Check tampabay.com for the latest breaking news and updates. [Times]
    Five girls and one boy will face charges after lunchtime fights disrupted the Pasco County campus, according to the school district.
  9. ’Parents Bill of Rights’ wins bipartisan backing in first House stop
    Jan. 23• Gradebook
    State Rep. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, presents legislation to create a new chapter of Florida law dedicated to parents' rights when dealing with government and other agencies, during a committee meeting Jan. 23, 2020. [The Florida Channel]
    Parents have been marginalized by bureaucracy, and need to be empowered in law, sponsor Rep. Erin Grall says.
  10. Gradebook podcast: What does it matter who’s a school district’s superintendent?
    Jan. 23• Gradebook
    Kurt Browning, left, is seeking a third term as superintendent of Pasco County schools. Addison Davis, right, is negotiating a contract to become Hillsborough County's next superintendent. [Tampa Bay Times (2016, 2020)]
    A Hillsborough search and Pasco election offer insights into the job and its importance.
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