Florida Charter School Alliance

10/06/2026

Education seems to be the focus of the Governor's race.

The race for Florida governor is heating up on the Suncoast.

10/06/2026

Get to know the Superintendent Villalobos—his story, his purpose, and his vision for the future of education.

In this video, Dr. Tony Arza speaks with the Superintendent about the experiences that shaped his commitment to education and ultimately led him to serve the students, families, teachers, and communities of Miami-Dade County.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PGzbBv0HR8

10/06/2026

School board elections shape the future of our local schools, but many voters know very little about the candidates before Election Day.

This interview is part of a series created by Florida Education News and designed to help voters get to know the people running for school board. Each candidate has the opportunity to share their background, priorities, and vision for education in a long-form conversation.

The purpose of this series is simple: to give voters better information so they can make a more informed decision at the ballot box.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

School board elections shape the future of our local schools, but m...

10/05/2026

This video is intended to provide information and firsthand perspectives about the referendum. It does not tell viewers how to vote. Voters are encouraged to review the official ballot language and make their own informed decision.

On November 3, 2026, voters in several counties will consider a referendum on whether to maintain the existing one-mill property tax levy used to support public school operations, including compensation for teachers and instructional personnel and funding for student safety and school security.

In this video, Miami-Dade County educators share their personal experiences and perspectives on teaching and discuss what the referendum means in the context of their work, their students, and their schools.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNPrEjh-3sE

10/05/2026

Foundation for Excellence in Education Senior Policy Fellow Christy Hovanetz examines what states should consider when designing growth measures for school accountability.

More states should adopt a growth metric that compares students’ progress toward proficiency, not against other students.

10/01/2026

Launching in January 2027, the new federal school choice program allows indivuals -- that includes parents -- to earmark their tax dollars to organizations that grant scholarships to school-age students. The progeram gives donors a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit on donations up to $1,700.

Click below for more details.

https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/federal-tax-credits-for-k-12-scholarships-what-we-know-and-dont/2026/09?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=pk12&M=20025408&UUID=54313d564d6adb16f65352fc0e38e315&T=26396155

10/01/2026

Last week, ffamilies who would be harmed if the lawsuit succeeds were granted permission to be intervenors in the case along with the DOE.

According to NextSteps, the full-party status was needed “out of an abundance of caution” to protect the interests of about 800,000 Florida students who benefit from scholarships or attend charter schools.

Click below to read the article.

https://pineapplereport.com/florida-families-win-key-victory-in-teachers-union-lawsuit-to-shut-down-education-choice-in-the-sunshine-state-2/

10/01/2026

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09/30/2026

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09/30/2026

TODAY, 4 p.m. ET

The will host the second stop on the B.E.S.T. Science Standards Listening Tour through a virtual Teams meeting. Additional information is available through the Department’s Standards Review website.

WHAT: B.E.S.T. Science Standards Listening Tour
WHO: Florida Department of Education Commissioner Henry Mack
WHEN: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Virtual Option


PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments on the B.E.S.T. Science Standards during the virtual listening session.
This review of the B.E.S.T. Science Standards gives Floridians an opportunity to help shape the future of science and health education in Florida and establish a strong foundation built on knowledge, observation, inquiry, experimentation, evidence, and reason.

https://www.fldoe.org/newsroom/latest-news/florida-department-of-education-launches-b-e-s-t-science-standards-listening-tour.stml