State may require charter school operators to give more history
The Florida Board of Education will consider on Wednesday an amendment to charter school applications that would require operators to disclose their history with other…
Florida voters not too crazy for Scott or Florida Legislature
We may have found the reason for Scott’s campaign-like “Victory Tour.” The News Service of Florida reports: About half of Florida voters disapprove of the…
UWF moves up to fifth in performance
The University of West Florida has jumped from 12th to 5th in the state’s performance based funding (PBF) measurement system. Dr. Judy Bense sent out…
Newpoint Education has attendance problems in Ohio, too
When School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas recommended that Escambia County School Board terminate the contracts for Newpoint Pensacola High and Newpoint Academy, his staff pointed out…
Florida League of Cities announces Municipal Achievement Awards
The Florida League of Cities today announced the following cities as winners of its 7th Annual Florida Municipal Achievement Awards: City Spirit Award -City of…
NC schools cut ties to Newpoint Education Partners
Two North Carolina charter schools seeking approval to open in 2016 have dropped Newpoint Education Partners (NEP) as their management company. Pine Springs Preparatory Academy…
Governor signs law with stricter penalties for crooked politicians
Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) that requires judges to order restitution and 250 hours of community…
Newpoint used Bay County funds for Pensacola schools
The Panama City News Herald reports that Newpoint Education Partners violated Florida Department of Education rules. The Bay County School District’s staff found that 80…
Scott visits Apple Market today as part of his ‘Victory Tour’
On Monday, Governor Rick Scott is visiting seven Florida cities on his “KEEP FLORIDA WORKING†Tax Cut Victory Tour to celebrate more than $400 million…
Jacksonville City Council approves moratorium on Charlotte’s Web
On the eve of the Florida Department of Health accepting applications to grow low-THC cannabis, such as Charlotte’s Web, the Jacksonville City Council approved a…
Poll: U.S. Senate race is wide open
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Though Florida will have a closely watched U.S. Senate race next year, voters know little about the…
Hurricanes, Climate Change, and Stronger Storms
Dr. Roger Jones shares his expertise on the science behind more frequent and intense storms. The heart of hurricane season is approaching, and scientists predict…
