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TexasTowelie

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Fri Apr 21, 2017, 09:05 AM Apr 2017

Florida education news: Testing, classroom efficiencies, religious expression and more

TESTING: The Florida House moves its bill on state testing reforms closer to the Senate version, making compromise more likely.

SEARCH FOR SAVINGS: A consultant recommends changes to Hillsborough County school classrooms to find efficiencies. • The Duval County School Board examines programs and departments for potential cuts, the Florida Times-Union reports.

PLAY TIME: House Speaker Richard Corcoran says advocates pushing a bill for daily elementary school recess should let the legislative process play out. More from the News Service of Florida.

TEACHER BIAS? A religious liberties group accuses a Hillsborough County teacher of denying student rights to religious expression while she promotes an LGBT agenda.

Read more and get details: http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gradebook/florida-education-news-testing-classroom-efficiencies-religious-expression/2321137

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