There has been much talk about the Common Core standards within Florida. Since its adoption in 2010, the Common Core standards have been at the center of confusion as well as controversy. The argument over whether or not to Read more…
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September is Literacy Month and September 8 is International Literacy Day! What are you doing to celebrate? Florida State Parks will offer free admission to over 100 parks across the state if you show your library card, a book checked out Read more…
On December 12, the Florida State Board of Education selected Dr. Tony Bennett as the state’s new Commissioner of Education. Elected as the former Superintendent of Indiana’s public schools in 2009, Dr. Bennett was responsible for increasing the graduation rate above 85%, Read more…
Want to improve your skills as a tutor this fall? Would you like to learn about new lesson plans, fresh strategies and resources that are available to you? Come to one of our full day symposiums that will provide you Read more…
On December 6, 2011 The Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities, authorized by Congress reported that recommendations to Congress have been made that will provide for direction and result in breaking the barriers Read more…
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