Jason Bloom, an example of discipline and determination
8/1/2016
Ed White principal Jason Bloom spoke to us about the challenges of implementing a new military leadership program and leading a school to excellence. The job of a principal, as Bloom describes it, is a lifestyle that is never limited to the classroom.
2016 school grades released: Be in the know about how they're calculated
7/8/2016
The controversial “baseline” school grades for 2015 were released based on the new FSA test despite computer malfunctions, the omission of learning gains, and the vehement opposition from Florida’s Superintendents and others. This year, however, the State seems to have addressed the concerns that were raised from last year and have released school grades, that we are considering as true baseline grades. Here’s the scoop on how school grades are now calculated. (Image source: Florida Department of Education)
Read More2016 school grades released: Be in the know about how they're calculated
7/8/2016
The controversial “baseline” school grades for 2015 were released based on the new FSA test despite computer malfunctions, the omission of learning gains, and the vehement opposition from Florida’s Superintendents and others. This year, however, the State seems to have addressed the concerns that were raised from last year and have released school grades, that we are considering as true baseline grades. Here’s the scoop on how school grades are now calculated. (Image source: Florida Department of Education)
Read MoreStandards, testing and school grades: Understanding the changes
7/8/2016
Florida's standards, testing and school grading system has changed a lot over the last two years. Here's what you need to know to better understand the changes.
Read MoreDCPS launches OneView data portal with help from QEA
6/17/2016
Access to vital information about students should become much easier next school year, thanks to a new data portal system announced Thursday by Duval County Public Schools.
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