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Pulling apart the proposed changes to school grades

12/16/2015

Last week, the state Department of Education released data projecting “simulated” school grades for the 2014-2015 school year, based on what those grades could look like if a series of accountability rule changes under consideration are approved by the State Board of Education in January.

A major source of surprise (and some confusion) about the simulated grades was that, on the whole, the numbers of A, B, C, D, and F schools respectively appeared that they would remain relatively unchanged from the 2013-2014 totals. Check out our new simulator tool to see one reason why that was.

Making sense of your child’s math homework

12/14/2015

The Florida Standards will make our children critical thinkers and better prepared for the future. However the transition to higher standards for local students, teachers and parents can be challenging at times.  As a parent, Ale'ta Turner experiences on a first-hand basis the positives and, at times, challenging math homework assignments.

Guest post: My kid goes to a “D” school … and I love it

12/11/2015

The Jacksonville Public Education Fund continues to highlight diverse voices and perspectives on public education issues. That's why we're glad to share guest blogger, Jason Roth of United Way of Northeast Florida article on his involvement at West Riverside Elementary.

Continue reading to see why Jason believes West Riverside Elementary is more than its school grade. 

Department of Education releases school grade "simulations" based on proposals

12/10/2015

Today the Florida Department of Education released simulated school grades based on Commissioner Pam Stewart's proposed cut scores on the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) and a proposed new calculation for school grades.

Keep reading to learn more about this release and what it can and can't tell us and what the next steps are.

Department of Education releases school grade "simulations" based on proposals

12/10/2015

Today the Florida Department of Education released simulated school grades based on Commissioner Pam Stewart's proposed cut scores on the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) and a proposed new calculation for school grades.

Keep reading to learn more about this release and what it can and can't tell us and what the next steps are.