"Florida is suddenly in danger of stumbling in its quest for a share of $4.5 billion in federal education money aimed at school reform.
Teachers union officials on Thursday called the state's bid 'fatally flawed' and said there isn't a local union that can support it.
That could mean trouble for Florida, which stands to lose up to $700 million in federal Race to the Top funds to improve teacher evaluations, tie teacher pay to student performance and turn around struggling schools. Union partnerships are a requirement, as many of the reforms need contract negotiations."
Teachers union officials on Thursday called the state's bid 'fatally flawed' and said there isn't a local union that can support it.
That could mean trouble for Florida, which stands to lose up to $700 million in federal Race to the Top funds to improve teacher evaluations, tie teacher pay to student performance and turn around struggling schools. Union partnerships are a requirement, as many of the reforms need contract negotiations."