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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Schools Matter: Florida Toughens Pre-K Standards

Schools Matter: Florida Toughens Pre-K Standards:

Florida Toughens Pre-K Standards



Florida's State Board of Education is coming down heavy on those 3 and 4-year- olds and the lousy teachers who are not holding these kids accountable for performing on standardized tests.

In fact, the low performing preschools in Florida are in danger of being closed or taken over if they fail to meet the new tough standards.

From the Orlando Sentinel:

The number of pre-K providers who fail their review and are deemed "low