Public Ed Advocates to DeSantis: Use $770M to help students most affected by COVID-19 school closures

Florida Public Education advocates, including Fund Education Now, are urging state leaders to use the nearly billion dollars the state is receiving in federal emergency funding to eliminate education inequities and support children and families disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 school closures. The Florida Department of Education is set to receive more than $770 million…

FSBA recommendations to DeSantis & Corcoran on re-opening public schools stress safety, flexibility, local control

This week the Florida School Boards Association sent a letter and recommendations to Governor DeSantis and Commissioner Corcoran regarding the 2020-21 school year that addresses Phases 2, 3, and 4 of “Re-opening” public schools. This is important information. FSBA priorities include: Safety for students and staff is the top priority Success of the Florida economy…