Government
Michigan advocates seek constitutional remedy for governor’s veto on education choice bills(reimaginED) – Two vetoed bills that would empower education-minded families for the first time in Michigan’s history are getting another chance to become law, thanks to a provision in the… Read More
Government
Entrepreneur’s worldwide micro-school network encourages ‘heroes’ to pursue self-directed learning(reimaginED) – Every comic book superhero has an origin story – a narrative that informs his or her identity and motivation.Orphaned science whiz Peter Parker became Spider-Man after being bitten… Read More
Government, Public Education
Florida charter school bills appear headed for approval(reimaginED) – A bill that would make it easier for Florida charter schools to be approved has passed both houses of the Florida Legislature and has been sent to Gov. Read More
Government
Former business exec launches Tampa microschool focused on self-directed learning“Acton is a learner-driven approach. It literally flips the education system upside down. It’s highly focused on teaching students how to think, to do, to be, to know.” –Beth Ann… Read More
Government
Florida Senate approves bill that would expand unique abilities scholarships, clarify dual enrollment rulesStudents who were not able to receive funding this year from the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities could get some relief if the Florida Legislature approves… Read More