http://flvirtualfamilies.edublogs.org Just another Edublogs.org weblog Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:50:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Used by permission. This article appeared on Heritage.org. I recommend you check it frequently and read anything and everything by Dan Lips, Education Writer, and Lindsay Burke, Domestic Policy Research Assistant. When it comes to education, they GET IT. Heritage is offering a free publication called a "Parents Guide to ... http://flvirtualfamilies.edublogs.org/2008/09/06/27/ In an incredible show of giving in to special interests the Florida Supreme Court today (September 4th), has demonstrated once again it has absolutely no desire to represent the voters and families of this state but instead desires to legislate from the bench. Amendments that WE would have had the ... http://flvirtualfamilies.edublogs.org/2008/09/05/supreme-court-says-who/         We live in the greatest country on the planet. When it works (without influence) we have the best system of government on the planet. Sometimes (usually with undue influence from a special interest) the government doesn’t work right, but it can be fixed. We have the right to rally and fix ... http://flvirtualfamilies.edublogs.org/2008/08/05/will-your-voice-be-heard-this-year/ I was blessed recently to be able to attend a conference and workshop in Orlando about education and school choice where many, many good ideas were advanced and where I had a chance to meet some folks from all across the country. There are obstacles in place here of course, ... http://flvirtualfamilies.edublogs.org/2008/06/23/theyre-working-hard-are-we/ We got change. Oh boy, did we get change.Look at the change, and then decide how it affects you. It may have an effect on you, especially if you have younger children coming of school age, or it may affect you if you’re on the wait list for these various ... http://flvirtualfamilies.edublogs.org/2008/05/09/the-new-look-for-now-of-virtual-education-k-8/ Many folks have asked recently about the website addresses of the Coalition of Virtual Families and others that have to do with being schooled at home. Remember to sign up for the coalition as soon as possible. COALITION OF VIRTUAL SCHOOL FAMILIES Flvirtualfamilies.org FOUNDTION FOR FLORIDA’S FUTURE Foundationforfloridasfuture.org FLORIDA VIRTUAL ACADEMY Flva.org K12 educational choice cirriculum K12.com FLORIDA VIRTUAL ... http://flvirtualfamilies.edublogs.org/2008/04/23/sign-on/ There is not, I believe a person reading this who would not agree that the Virtual Education Program is one of the best things that ever happened to them or their family. It is an experience like none other that many have found brought the family closer. The kids are ... http://flvirtualfamilies.edublogs.org/2008/04/21/keep-moving-forward/   Strengthening our system of accountability will improve the quality of education for today’s students.  Just such a bill is working its way through the Florida Legislature.  Under Florida’s system of accountability, schools are graded on student learning – how many are achieving on or above grade level and how many students ... http://flvirtualfamilies.edublogs.org/2008/04/20/accountability-works-raise-the-bar-dont-lower-it/   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: "JEB BUSH'S REFORMS IMPROVED PUBLIC SCHOOLS" “Jeb Bush's Reforms Improved Public Schools” TOWNHALL  By Dr. Matthew Ladner April 17, 2008 Is demography destiny? If so, say some experts, states with growing Hispanic populations seem doomed to fail, weighed down with ineffective school systems and abysmal test scores. ... http://flvirtualfamilies.edublogs.org/2008/04/18/in-case-you-missed-it/ With an acknowledgement to the Miami Herald and the Foundation for Florida's Future, I'm posting this because you need to see this, too. “Opponents were wrong about impact of vouchers” MIAMI HERALD    By Jeb Bush April 14, 2008 “A quality education can change a life. It can lift a child out of ... http://flvirtualfamilies.edublogs.org/2008/04/16/a-reprint-of-an-op-ed-by-governor-bush/