School About to Change for High School Students
By fall 2014, if high school students wish to graduate they will have to know more about physics and geometry. Say goodbye to pieces of the FCAT. Governor Crist signed Senate Bill 4 Tuesday which includes these changes.
Unions thank Crist for SB 6 Veto. But Will They Vote For Him?
Florida
Saying it's only polite -- but not political -- state and local teachers unions are urging members to send their thanks to Gov. Charlie Crist for vetoing the controversial teacher pay and tenure bill. Join the tens of thousands of Floridians who are sending a Thank You to Governor Crist for the SB6 Veto,' is a post on the Florida Education Association website. ``Pledge Your Support.''
Saying it's only polite -- but not political -- state and local teachers unions are urging members to send their thanks to Gov. Charlie Crist for vetoing the controversial teacher pay and tenure bill. Join the tens of thousands of Floridians who are sending a Thank You to Governor Crist for the SB6 Veto,' is a post on the Florida Education Association website. ``Pledge Your Support.''
Crist Names Group to Focus Bid for Round 2 of Obama Money
Florida
Governor Charlie Crist said he would convene a working group to focus Florida's Race to the Top application and suggest improvements to make it successful in Round 2. He announced the members of the group Wednesdaywhich does not include anyone from Lee County.
Governor Charlie Crist said he would convene a working group to focus Florida's Race to the Top application and suggest improvements to make it successful in Round 2. He announced the members of the group Wednesdaywhich does not include anyone from Lee County.
Teacher Association President Mark Castellano Pleased With Crist Veto
Fort Myers, FL
When the Charle Crist Veto started making its way around Lee County schools yesterday some teachers could be heard cheering. For sure they were relieved that the Governor rejected a Republican plan to base a teacher's pay on how well their students perform. Teachers Association of Lee County President Mark Castellano was pleased with the Governor's decision. We asked him about the veto, how Lee County Teachers can improve and his opinion on parent involvement.
When the Charle Crist Veto started making its way around Lee County schools yesterday some teachers could be heard cheering. For sure they were relieved that the Governor rejected a Republican plan to base a teacher's pay on how well their students perform. Teachers Association of Lee County President Mark Castellano was pleased with the Governor's decision. We asked him about the veto, how Lee County Teachers can improve and his opinion on parent involvement.
Huge Election Year Here in Lee County
Lee County Florida
This year, three of the five seats for Lee County School Board are on the ballot. And, this is not going to be an election where the incumbents go unchallenged. Already all 3 seats have competition. Two incumbents are running, Steven Teuber for seat 4 and Elinor Scricca for seat 5. Robert Chilmonik is not seeking a 3rd term.
This year, three of the five seats for Lee County School Board are on the ballot. And, this is not going to be an election where the incumbents go unchallenged. Already all 3 seats have competition. Two incumbents are running, Steven Teuber for seat 4 and Elinor Scricca for seat 5. Robert Chilmonik is not seeking a 3rd term.
Elinor Scricca Running for 3rd 4-Year Term.
With a campaign election fund already at $10,000 Elinor Scricca is poised to add another 4 years of service to her 8 already served on the Lee County School Board. Scricca occupies seat number 5 on the board. We asked her a few questions about the upcoming race.
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