Jeffrey S. Solochek

9 Articles

Florida Head Start programs feeling the effects of federal shutdown

The big story: As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, some education services in Florida and…

How did Florida’s Schools of Hope debate arise?

The big story: The news that select charter schools have every intention to take advantage of a new…

Schools left out of Florida House property tax reduction plan

The big story: Florida Republican leaders have for months discussed their desire to reduce or eliminate property taxes.Gov.…

Florida schools debate open space as charter schools seek access

The big story: Much has been made of the Mater Academy charter school group’s recent effort to claim…

DeSantis backs investigating Florida teachers over Charlie Kirk comments

The big story: Gov. Ron DeSantis lent his support Wednesday to calls for investigations, and possible dismissals, of…

What role will court play in overcoming achievement gap in Florida schools?

The big story: Overcoming achievement gaps between Black and non-Black students has proven a stubborn problem for Pinellas…

DeSantis appoints another failed Florida school board candidate

The big story: Another failed school board candidate has found a way to the post she sought, with…

Florida law restricting school books is unconstitutional, judge rules

The big story: Florida’s anti-censorship advocates won a round this week in the Middle District of Florida.U.S. Judge…

How Florida’s new education chief is rattling schools with public threats

The X post by Florida’s education commissioner caught Hillsborough County school district officials off guard.It showed the cover…