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Celebrating National Charter Schools Week 2023 in Florida

Lynn Norman-Teck
Press releases
#CharterSchoolWeek, #Charterteachers, #DeSantis, #NCSW23, #SenatorRubio, @CieloAcosta
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National Charter Schools Week, May 7-13, will commence the annual celebration of charter schools and our community of educators, parents, students, leaders, and supporters. More than 382,000 students attend a public charter school in Florida — that’s 13% of the total public school populations.  The Florida Charter School Alliance is celebrating the positive impact that…
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Florida Charter School Principals, Stakeholders Identify 2023 Legislative Priorities

Lynn Norman-Teck
Press releases
#2023legislativesession, #captialoutlay, #charterschoolmovement, #DeSantis, #RalphArza
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Florida — A national poll released in August 2022, revealed that 86% of parents want options for their kids other than the district-run school they are assigned to attend. This overwhelming support for school choice nationwide mirrors the views of Florida parents and lawmakers who have continually supported the growth and expansion of quality educational…
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New Poll: Parents Value School Choice & Candidates Who Support It

Lynn Norman-Teck
Press releases
#DeSantis, #NeverGoingBack, #ParentPoll, #parentpower, #publiccharterschools, #schoochoice
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August 24, 2022 — In a new report, Never Going Back: An Analysis of Parent Sentiment on Education, from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and The Harris Poll released today — August 24, 2022 — parents reveal that they want more and better school options with 93% believing that one-size education doesn’t fit…
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2022 Florida Legislative Summary

Lynn Norman-Teck
Press releases
#2022legislativesession, #charterschoolfunding, #DeSantis, #MentalHealth, #safeschools, #schoolsafety, 2022SessionRecap, Arza, Assessment, Budget
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During the 2022 Legislation, several new and updated education and charter school-related bills were passed.  Below is a recap of bills that were signed by the Governor and go into effect on July 1, 2022.   Civic Education Curriculum (HB 5) – Requires that the Department of Education develop or approve an integrated civic education…
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New Legislation addresses vaccinations, masks

Lynn Norman-Teck
Press releases
#DeSantis, #HB 1, #vaccinemandates
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On November 21, 2021, Governor DeSantis signed several bills into law including HB 1B. That bill allows employers to require vaccinations but provides exemptions – like prohibiting schools from having vaccine mandates. The legislation also “prohibits educational institutions and local officials from mandating vaccines for students. To be clear, “educational institution” includes any institution controlled…
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New Emergency Rules provide guidance for school leaders

Lynn Norman-Teck
Research & Publications
#corcoran, #COVID19, #DeSantis, #MaskPolicy, Hope Scholarship, Transfer
On August 6, 2021, the State Board of Education adopted Emergency Rule 6AER21-02 COVID-19 Hope Scholarship Transfer Procedures — emergency rules relating to Student Attendance and the Hope Scholarship for COVID-19 Harassment. This Emergency Rule provides parents with a mechanism to transfer a child to a private school, request another public school in the district,…
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Governor DeSantis Signs Historic Teacher Pay Increase into Law at Miami Charter School

Lynn Norman-Teck
Charter Schools in the News, Press releases
#Academica, #DeSantis, Mater, teachers
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  Statement from the Florida Charter School Alliance:  Governor Ron DeSantis has continually voiced support for K12 education, teachers, parents, and students. Given the current circumstances and uncertain economic times, the signing of the teacher salary increase bill is incredibly significant – a thank you to educators who are the backbone of every school. It…
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