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Across Florida, parents and teachers are pushing back against standardized testing in public schools. One way is simply “opting out” – or keeping their…
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NewscastToday on WLRN-Miami Herald News, you heard:
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Editor's note: This is a pre-recorded episode.In this episode of The Florida Roundup, we discuss what's ahead for Floridians in the new year. POLITICAL…
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Teacher and parent groups say Florida public school students are spending too much time taking – and getting ready for - assessments.Now, Senate President…
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“Opt Out” groups are pushing back against what they say is too much standardized testing in Florida. The tests are changing as the state transitions to…
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This spring, Florida students will take a brand new test tied to the state’s new math, reading and writing standards.This is the test that replaces the…
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On the Florida Roundup, we discuss the week's big news affecting the Sunshine State among a panel of journalists. Immigration ReformPresident Obama…
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NewscastToday on WLRN-Miami Herald News, you heard:
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In September, Alachua County kindergarten teacher Susan Bowles refused to give a state reading test.She told the parents of her students it was an act of…
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On The Florida Roundup, NBC’s Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd joins us to talk about the changing political landscape nationally and Florida’s role in…
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The candidates running for three South Dade state House seats -- Republican, Democrat, independent -- all agree that Florida students and schools spend…
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NewscastToday on WLRN-Miami Herald News, you heard: