Posts under ‘public education’

“The nation’s largest beverage distributors have agreed to halt nearly all soda sales to public schools, according to a deal announced Wednesday by the William J. Clinton Foundation. Under the agreement, the companies have agreed to sell only water, unsweetened juice and low-fat milks to elementary and middle schools. The deal follows a wave of [...]

Have you ever tried to find out where all the extra money collected is going? I’m referring to the increase in the property tax base and resulting increase in tax dollars collected. Businesses and rental property do not qualify for 1.9% maximum annual increase for homes with homestead exemptions. So a property assessed one year [...]

Jeb Bush announced that parents can logon to see FCAT scores, get help, etc in a secure environment. Notices will be sent to everyones home. Oh- and it will all be available in English, Spanish, and Hatian Creole. This is to match the printed FCAT reports which are also delivered inEnglish, Spanish, and Hatian Creole. [...]