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The national debate over public workers to be played out in Florida as Legislature convenes
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Florida has a long history of battles for collective bargaining rights for public employees going back to the late sixties and early seventies, some gained after workers – particularly in South Florida — staged work stoppages and strikes. When the 2011 state legislative session opens Tuesday, a new chapter opens and Florida public employees face their greatest challenge in decades. -
New study assails Broward’s school district for conditions at Hallandale High
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Days after a Grand Jury blasted Broward school officials for mismanagement, a separate report by a School Board committee painted a picture of broken promises and equipment, lack of updated educational materials and safety issues at Hallandale High School. -
A proposed law for Florida seeks merit pay for teachers; major school districts nervous
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Officials of teachers’ unions in Broward and Miami-Dade are wary of a newly filed bill that establishes teachers pay based on performance and places limitations on tenure. -
Florida shifting more public education money to private hands
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Millions more in state money appears to be headed to private education in what local educators say is a cost to public schools through the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program. Broward public schools face the loss of 430 students and nearly $3 million; Miami-Dade about 1,500 students and $10 million.
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