best and brightest

Florida lawmakers appear to be done with bonus programs. The House and Senate have unveiled their proposed spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year,…

It's been the subject of derision and lawsuits. Even Gov. Ron DeSantis has been critical of the program. Now the lights could be dimming on Florida's Best…

Could Florida teachers get a long awaited raise this year? Governor Ron DeSantis, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, and Senate Budget Chief Rob…

State officials appear to be giving serious consideration to increasing teacher salaries next year. The Tampa Bay Times reports the Florida Department of…

Florida lawmakers changed the way the state awards bonuses to high performing teachers and the way school district's receive money for safety and…

Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing changes to the state’s Best and Brightest program that he says will result in sizable bonuses for highly rated…

Leon County School Superintendent Rocky Hanna is applauding a lawsuit against the state’s “Best and Brightest” teacher bonus program.“It’s the first time…

The Florida Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, along with seven Florida teachers are suing the state, the Florida Department of…

The Florida House has approved a plan to give bonuses to teachers and principals. But critics take issue with handing out money based on test scores that…

Legislation extending the Best and Brightest scholarship program for teachers and principals is on the move in the Florida House. The measure allows more…