2015 How Florida Compares – Education
Budget & Appropriations, Education, Research, Taxpayer GuideThis annual publication takes a look at how Florida stacks up to the nation in terms of educational enrollment, outcomes, and investment.
Trophies and Transcripts
Education, ResearchMore than just boasting and claiming bragging rights, success on the field can actually affect a school’s academic standing off the field. Studies have shown that a school’s successful athletic program can have a positive impact on a university’s exposure, attracting students to the university, as well as increasing application, retention, and graduation rates.
Budget Watch – House and Senate Proposed Budgets
Budget & Appropriations, Corrections/Judicial, Education, Energy & Environment, Health Care, Local Government, Research, Retirement, Taxpayer GuideA more than $4 billion dollar difference between the House and Senate budget proposals is detailed in this annual analysis of the initial budgets, which shows that the largest point of contention between the chambers is in funding the health and human services portion of the budget.
Options for Reforming Class Size Limits
Budget & Appropriations, Education, ResearchThis report, the third in a series, outlines options to reform Florida’s class size limits that have cost taxpayers more than $30 billion since voters approved them in a 2002 constitutional amendment.
Smaller Schools, Not Smaller Classes
Budget & Appropriations, Education, ResearchWhile Florida’s $30 billion investment in smaller class sizes has not resulted in increased achievement for public school students, smaller schools promise a variety of
College Football: A Driver for Florida’s Local Economies
Budget & Appropriations, Economic Development, Education, Research, TaxesOn the precipice of college football kickoff, this report highlights the economic benefits of Florida’s seven Division I NCAA football teams, and explains how football
Commercializing Florida’s Public Research
Economic Development, Education, ResearchFlorida’s universities and research institutes are creating of some of the states most advanced technologies, but one Florida Institute is helping to bring them to
Taking a Fresh Look at Florida’s Class Size Limits
Budget & Appropriations, Cost Savings, Education, Research, TaxesSince voters approved a 2002 Constitutional Amendment to reduce class sizes, taxpayers have spent more than $27 billion (including capital facilties and operating costs) to
Economic Impact Evaluation of a Proposed Honeybee Research and Extension Laboratory in Florida
Budget & Appropriations, Economic Development, Education, Energy & Environment, Research, Taxes, TransportationA new honeybee research facility could make Florida a global leader in agricultural research and is estimated to return more than $1 million in state
Florida’s University Research Parks
Economic Development, Education, ResearchFlorida’s nine university research parks help create high-wage jobs, diversify the state economy and ensure Florida retains top graduates, according to this month’s Economic Commentary.
Budget Watch – Governor’s Proposed Budget – FY2014-15
Budget & Appropriations, Corrections/Judicial, Cost Savings, Economic Development, Education, Energy & Environment, Health Care, Insurance, Local Government, Research, Retirement, Taxes, TransportationHighlights from Governor Rick Scott’s proposed budget plan for FY 2014-15 are featured in this Budget Watch Report. The $74.20 billion spending plan is slightly
Ideas in Action: On Common Core
Education, Guest Columns, ResearchThis Ideas in Action piece features opinion-editorials published by the Tallahassee Democrat in October 2013. They are republished here with permission from the authors.
Selecting the Assessments for Florida’s New Education Standards
Education, ResearchFlorida’s new education assessment should measure students content mastery and compare their achievement to students outside of the state, according to this Briefing. An effective
Florida Boys & Girls Clubs: An Analysis of Educational, Juvenile Justice, and Economic Outcomes
Corrections/Judicial, Education, ResearchFlorida Boys and Girls Clubs (FBGC) participants demonstrate significant differences in educational and juvenile justice outcomes versus similar peers who do not take advantage of
The Importance of Teacher Preparation to Student Achievement
Education, ResearchWithin Florida’s new educational standards, students will be expected to understand and apply rigorous English language arts and mathematics content at a much deeper level,
Implementing the CCSS: The Importance of Getting it Right
Education, ResearchThe first in a developing series about Florida’s implementation of the Common Core State Standards, this Briefing gives background on the CCSS, and makes the
Preeminence Designation for Florida’s Universities
Education, ResearchThe 2013 Florida Legislature, with support from the Governor, passed landmark legislation that established the criteria by which the state can declare preeminent institutions of
Focusing on Outcomes in Florida’s Early Learning Programs
Education, ResearchThis Session Spotlight focuses on legislation that adds structure and accountability to the states early learning programs and the Department of Education.
Session Spotlight: Proposed Changes to High School Graduation Requirements
Education, ResearchThis Session Spotlight looks at the three pathways being debated in the proposed legislation, and how each track can help students achieve their goals through
Aligning Postsecondary Education with Modern Employment Needs in Florida
Economic Development, Education, ResearchTo address the steps that Florida has taken and should continue to take to match our graduates to the industries that need a workforce with
