How Schools of Hope operators seek to ease Florida school district concerns
The big story: As public school district angst grows over the implications of a new law that allows some charter schools to “co-locate” in under-capacity public school buildings, one operator has tried to quell anxieties in Tampa Bay. Success Academy, a New York-based charter school…
Schools of Hope operators want to move into about 85 Miami area public schools
Miami-Dade received 90 notices from Schools of Hope operators, including Mater Academy, KIPP and Success Academy, raising cost and co-location concerns.
Miami public school adopts classical education model championed by conservatives
Miami-Dade school adopts classical education as school-choice pressure grows
Florida public education faces free speech tests
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
The future of Miami's classrooms depends on where teachers can live
Miami has always been a place where people come to build their dreams. But for too many of our teachers, that dream is slipping out of reach. Across the city,
Coral Springs to Vote on $1.3 Million Budget Boost for Charter School - Coral Springs Talk
Coral Springs officials on Wednesday will vote on whether to increase the city’s previously approved charter school budget by $1.3 million...
Charter school in Orlando using federal cash to expand model
UCP Charter Schools network, which received $2.3 million in funding over five years, is the only school system in Florida to get the grant this year.
Sarasota Schools drafted a plan to prevent ‘Schools of Hope’ takeovers. Here’s what’s in it. - Suncoast Searchlight
Sarasota County Schools has drawn up a sweeping plan to shrink its empty classroom space — and, in the process, try to shield itself from a new state law that allows charter schools to move into underused public campuses. The strategic plan, which Superintendent Terry…
Dr. Kisha Bellande-Francis Opens DOTT Academy in Florida, A New Charter School Where Students Advance by Skills Instead of Grades
Dr. Kisha Bellande-Francis opens DOTT Academy in Greenacres, Florida, a competency-based charter school where students ages 5-14 advance by demonstrating skill mastery instead of grades.
Charter schools for students with autism highlight low‑ratio classrooms, job training and calls for replication funding
Two charter operators — Palm Beach School for Autism and South Florida Autism Charter School — told the committee about specialized classroom models, transition programs that place students in community jobs, and barriers to scaling, including uncertain start‑up grants and limits in Medicaid waiver supports…
Board discusses Somerset charter renewal after elementary score falls; middle school performing better
Board members asked for data on a charter school's elementary and middle school performance after staff noted Somerset Elementary received an F while Somerset Middle earned a D; staff said location changes and enrollment shifts contributed to differences.
Manatee School Board approves phased sales-surtax share for charter schools after debate over debt-service deduction
The School Board of Manatee County voted 5-0 to amend charter contracts to share a portion of proceeds from the county half‑cent sales surtax with qualified charter schools starting in fiscal 2025–26. Board members and charter advocates debated deducting bond debt service before the charter…
‘Total mistake’: $2.6 million Broward schools office rental raises questions amid budget concerns
The Broward school district’s decision to rent office space, rather than use its own, could hurt its efforts to limit charter schools from occupying empty space in its schools.
Parent Teacher Organization treasurer for Broward school accused of stealing over $40K
A 50-year-old woman was arrested earlier this week by the Coral Springs Police Department on accusations that she stole more than $40,000 from the Parent Teacher Organization of a Broward County school where she served as treasurer.
Lake Wales Charter Schools introduces Julie Conrad Peters as new superintendent
The Lake Wales Charter Schools Board introduced Julie Conrad Peters as its new superintendent; Peters said she had been on the job seven days and emphasized safety, academics and community engagement as priorities.
New charter school coming to Jacksonville’s Northside amid declining public school enrollment
Construction is underway on a new charter school on Jacksonville’s Northside.
Florida schools continue to grapple with state diversity rules
The big story: Florida’s efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion from its education system continues to impact decisions at schools and...
Florida schools debate open space as charter schools seek access
The big story: Much has been made of the Mater Academy charter school group’s recent effort to claim access to unused public school space under the auspices ...
Mother sees opportunity for new specialized Broward charter school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jennifer Levi, a mother of three, said her youngest son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and he is in a Broward County Public School cluster class.
