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Beyond the Pandemic: Long-Term Changes and Challenges for K-12 Education in Florida

COVID Recovery, Economic Development, Education, Research
/ COVID Recovery, Economic Development, Education, Research / 3 minutes of reading

FOR STUDENTS, LEARNING IS A CUMULATIVE PROCESS WHEREBY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED OVER SUCCESSIVE YEARS. As such, any sudden and large disruption to in-person instruction can have a cascading effect on student learning and life outcomes beyond formal education. Due to COVID-19, the unprecedented disruption in learning, especially for K-12 students, raises concerns about what unfinished learning may mean for academic achievement, mental health, and social development in the future. So what happens now?

Taxpayer Independence Day

Research, Taxes, Taxpayer Guide
/ Research, Taxes, Taxpayer Guide / 2 minutes of reading

On Friday, April 9, Florida TaxWatch joins the taxpayers in our state in celebrating Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2021. On that day, Floridians are finally earning money for themselves–not for the tax collector. This symbolic date assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations.

Sales Tax Holiday

Blog
/ Blog / 4 minutes of reading

The 2020 Florida Legislature enacted two more sales tax holidays, a three-day “back-to-school” and a seven-day disaster preparedness tax holiday.  Although the pending threat from the COVID-19 virus lead to the Legislature eliminating nearly all the tax cuts they were considering, the popularity of sales tax holidays was affirmed once again. From May 29-June 4, items to help Floridians prepare for hurricane season, such as flashlights, portable two-way or weatherband radios, waterproof sheeting, generators, and tie-down kits will be exempt from sales sax.  This will save Floridians an estimated $5.6 million.

Florida TaxWatch In the News (April)

In the News
/ In the News / 7 minutes of reading

Florida TaxWatch is constantly looking to spread the word about our research, recommendations, and programs, all in pursuit of serving each and every taxpayer in Florida. Below is just a selection of where we’ve popped up in the last few weeks!

Florida TaxWatch: COVID-19 Causes Uncertainty for 2020 Taxpayer Independence Day

Press Releases
/ Press Releases / 3 minutes of reading

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released its analysis of COVID-19’s potential impact on 2020 Taxpayer Independence Day. FTW traditionally releases its Taxpayer Independence Day report every April, recognizing the day that the year-to-date income of Floridians finally surpasses their total annual tax burden, with the assumption that every dollar earned prior to that date goes toward paying that year’s local, state, and federal tax obligations, and every dollar earned for the remainder of the year stays in the pockets of the earner.

Florida TaxWatch Releases Independent Assessment of Broward College

Press Releases
/ Press Releases / 4 minutes of reading

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released its latest report, An Independent Assessment of the Impact of Broward College. The report looks at the comparative benefits to students who attend Broward College, how Broward College compares to other institutions of higher learning in the tri-county South Florida region, and Broward College’s economic impact and return on investment to its students and the community.

An Independent Assessment of the Impact of Broward College

Education, Local Government, Research
/ Education, Local Government, Research / 2 minutes of reading

On January 30th, 2019, Governor DeSantis signed an Executive Order establishing the goal to make Florida number 1 in the U.S. for workforce education by 2030 and to ensure that Florida students are ready for high-demand, high-wage jobs. Building a workforce in health services, transportation, education, computing, trade, utilities, and jobs that require an industry certification or license will require a sizable investment of public and private funds. In this report, TaxWatch takes a fresh look at Broward College, how it compares to other institutions of higher learning in the Tri-County South Florida region, and its return on investment. 

From Grease & Grime to Technology & Talent

Research
/ Research / 2 minutes of reading

The slogan “Made in America” has always meant jobs for Americans. Manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials into new products and it ranges from small, home-based businesses that make products by hand to the largest, most technologically sophisticated factories and plants. The Manufacturing sector is made up of 21 subsectors which provide more than 12.5 million high-paying jobs. Manufacturing jobs pay an average of 12 percent more than other jobs. In 2017, persons employed in U.S. Manufacturing jobs earned an average of $84,832 (includes benefits) annually.

The Florida College System Is A Good Investment For Students And State, According To Florida TaxWatch Research

Press Releases
/ Press Releases / 3 minutes of reading

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida College System (FCS), which encompasses 28 institutions, is the primary access point to undergraduate education for more than 800,000 Floridians, including approximately 63 percent of recent high school graduates and returning adult students. In addition, the FCS compares very favorably with similar systems in other states, according to the number of Aspen Institute award winners and top ranking (2 nd nationally) by U.S. News and World Report.

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