Florida is changing its policy on youths who opt for a GED to finish high school in less than four years. ...more

August 9, 2009

POLITICAL RESUME Gov. Charlie Crist has a history of moving from one elected position to another: ...more

May 13, 2009

Legislative budget negotiators have agreed to increase public school spending by an average of $28 per student. ...more

May 1, 2009

After enduring criticism that they've been waiting too long, Gov. Charlie Crist and Education Commissioner Eric J. Smith now have formally applied for the state's share of the federal stimulus money for public schools. ...more

April 28, 2009

Budget cuts have hit the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, too. The state Department of Education said Tuesday that it is cutting all FCAT summer retakes and part of the science FCAT. Sample test materials also will be cut, and schools won't get printed score reports. ...more

April 2, 2009

Budget cuts have hit the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, too. ...more

April 1, 2009

Florida Education Commissioner Eric Smith will share a stage today with the person who must decide whether Florida will qualify for as much as $2.2 billion in education-related stimulus funds. ...more

March 10, 2009

Hillsborough County school administrators unveiled a budget-cutting plan this week that would mean lost wages for thousands of employees. ...more

March 7, 2009

With the state economy in turmoil, Hillsborough County school administrators sat down with the teachers union this week and revealed a budget plan that would mean lost wages and work time for thousands of employees. ...more

March 6, 2009

State education leaders are urging students to celebrate Black History Month by opening a book. The Florida Department of Education released its suggested reading list which showcases a selection of African-American authors. Black History Month begins Sunday. ...more

January 30, 2009