School Vouchers drain funding

The full Senate will vote on a bill (SB 48) that drastically expands voucher programs. These programs drain millions of dollars from public schools, colleges and universities every year by paying for children to attend unregulated, privately owned schools with no accountability or oversight. Less money for Bright Futures means more money for private school vouchers.

Tell your elected officials to support Florida's students by investing in public schools, colleges and universities instead of unregulated, privately owned K-12 schools.

Tests should not punish kids, teachers

The pandemic has had an incredible impact on children, teachers and public schools. The governor is taking input on how we should use the results from state tests like FSA. They will not be reliable and must not be used to grade/fund schools, retain students, or evaluate teachers. Tell Gov. DeSantis, Commissioner Corcoran and your legislators to suspend the harsh impacts of state testing.

Bright Futures at risk

A bill to change Bright Futures as we know it has passed its second Senate committee and is moving to its next stop next week. Although there have been amendments, this bill eliminates Bright Futures funding guarantees so the monies may be used for an expensive voucher bill (see above). Tell Gov. DeSantis, committee members, and your legislators that Florida's best and brightest deserve better.

2021 Budget: How will schools fare?

Budget proposals were introduced this week. As the budget process continues, we must all demand that they make education a priority. Florida falls near the bottom of all states for per pupil funding. Tell your legislators that Florida's teachers and students deserve our investment.