30 years ago my mom founded one of the first microschools in Florida.
Gov. @JebBush fought the early, contrarian battles to unlock that education for our family and millions of others.
Quite a full-circle moment to sit down and discuss the state of US K-12 together:
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Florida has become one of the clearest test cases for what happens when educational choice reaches real scale.
In my recent conversation with former Governor @JebBush and Ryan @Delk of @Primer schools, what stood out to me was not just how much the landscape has changed over the last quarter century, but also which questions now matter most.
A few takeaways:
1️⃣ The conversation has shifted from demand to supply - For years, the central policy push was about funding following students and giving families more options. Now, in places like Florida, a big question is whether enough new schools and models can emerge to meet that demand—especially low-cost, high-quality options.
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What Michigan Can Learn About Reading From Mississippi xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1lKQRvjzv…
.@ChadAldeman: Nationwide, states' high school graduation rates far exceed the percentage of their students who are proficient in math, by up to 50 points buff.ly/QCzmrpQ
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Day 2 of National #SchoolChoiceWeek is lighting up communities from coast to coast!
Watch the recap here ⬇️
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School choice is no longer the exception for U.S. families. New national survey data show that 75% of parents engaged in school choice in 2025, the highest level in five years.
Full findings: schoolchoiceweek.com/nationa…
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With National School Choice Week (Jan.26–Feb. 1) approaching, families are starting to explore education options. Our free Parent Pocket Guide to School Choice breaks the process into 7 simple steps and explains options available in each state. Learn more: myschoolchoice.com/tips/pare…
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Get ready for America’s largest celebration of opportunity in K-12 education. #SchoolChoiceWeek is almost here, and the countdown starts now! Join us as we gear up for celebrating with students, families, and communities across the country.
Opinion: A new state blueprint commits to redefining what students should achieve by the end of 12th grade to remain competitive.
Read more here: buff.ly/npT8slO
Teachers in 34 states don't get paid parental leave, new study finds.
Read more from @LaurenWReports here: buff.ly/wEKzUXQ
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Replying to @ProfEmilyOster
@ProfEmilyOster shared research-driven insights at the recent @ExcelinEd Summit—on resilience, mental health, boys’ learning gaps and the role of smartphones. Every policymaker should watch these highlights: 🔗youtube.com/watch?v=nLmykLzV…
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2/ Reflects the argument @ExcelinEd put forward earlier this year: "Our approach is a simplified, universal weighted student funding formula that will provide true funding parity...." excelined.org/2025/02/25/a-s…
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Math proficiency is the best predictor of economic opportunity for students.
We partnered with @ExcelinEd to build Math Matters—a platform that turns complex education data into clear insights for policymakers and advocates.
Check it out: hubs.la/Q03XsW-S0
#EducationPolicy
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It was an honor to kick off the recent @ExcelinEd Summit by highlighting proven policies that close learning gaps, expand opportunity and build pathways to success. Watch the keynote highlights: 🔗youtube.com/watch?v=nj48WE9R…
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Something great leaders ask: “I need to understand…” ~ Admiral William H. McRaven (@AdmiralWilliam_ ) Be humble and have humility to listen and learn first. Thanks @ExcelinEd for having the Admiral here in New Orleans at the National Summit on Education. #EIE25 #education #leadership #LeadershipDevelopment
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Opinion: Learning loss over the past decade has cost the U.S. over $90 trillion in future growth, new @Stanford research estimates, making it imperative to invest in policy solutions to turn schools around. @HooverInst @ExcelinEd buff.ly/JqZDY4V
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🎃 It’s #DataScienceDay!
Celebrate with data-inspired Halloween lessons:
K–5: Pumpkin Patch Data
6–8: Costume Survey Central
9–12: Halloween Economics 👻
🎓 Check them out → datasciencelearning.org/conc…
Tag your class with #DataScienceDay!
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Strada is pleased to share the 2025 State Opportunity Index report, which looks at all 50 states and the District of Columbia on their graduates’ ability to achieve success after postsecondary education: StateOpportunityIndex.org
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Here comes "The big Shrink"
Districts need a plan for getting smaller.
The Q is whether leaders will shrink in ways that degrade their school systems or do the hard work of seeking a smaller but more effective delivery model for the kids they now serve.
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Districts, here's how to save millions without harming students, according to @HeatherPeske:
1) Stop paying premiums for master's degrees, which don't improve teacher effectiveness.
2) Redirect those funds toward strategies that boost student outcomes.
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