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Today’s Charter School Pep Rally Intends to Attack Florida’s Local School Boards

by Bob Sikes

Florida Independent reporter Marcos Restrepo has a story about today’s charter school pep rally in Tallahassee. The event promises to have education leaders in attendance, but two Broad Superintendent Academy grads don’t count. Florida education commissioner Gerard Robinson has eliminated all doubt that he will be an honest broker in policy. This show isn’t meant to sway public school advocates. Its intended to create an image of strength and benevolence. And apparently to bash local school boards:

In a message calling for parents to participate in School Choice Day, the Florida Coalition of Public School Options writes that “last year, Florida families worked hard to pass legislation to expand choice in the state including increased access to charter schools and virtual education, including '