So Where Does a Disgraced Michelle Rhee Show Up First? Florida, Of Course!
From Times-Herald Tallahassee Bureau reporter Mary McGrory:
Despite mounting criticism over a possible cheating scandal in Washington, D.C., nationally recognized education activist Michelle Rhee was in Tallahassee Monday to discuss a flurry of schools-related proposals in Florida.
“We’re here to answer questions and lend our support in any way possible,” Rhee said while waiting to meet with House Speaker Will Weatherford.
When asked which bills she was lobbying for, Rhee directed a reporter to the website for her education nonprofit, StudentsFirst. The organization lists performance pay for teachers, expanding school choice, and empowering parents as its top legislative priorities.
It’s no secret that Rhee supports the Parent Empowerment Act, better known as the parent trigger. The proposal would let parents demand sweeping changes at low-performing schools, including