Posted on 03/07/2002 1:33:48 PM PST by summer
One Florida Initiative is a Success
Just over two years ago, Governor Bush unveiled the One Florida Initiative. The initiative was designed to replace Florida’s system of race-based quotas, set-asides, and preferences. Unfair admissions policies based on race were replaced with greater outreach and recruitment as well as an increased emphasis on student performance.
Last August, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the University of Georgia’s race-based admissions policies, a ruling that applies to Florida. In their ruling, the 11th Circuit praised tools used in One Florida such as “recruiting, advertising, financial incentives to admittees from less advantaged homes, and other outreach strategies,” and “innovative strategies in the admissions process itself, ranging from income-based selection to guaranteeing admission to the top percentage of graduating seniors in every high school in the state.” Governor Bush’s foresight in implementing One Florida prevented a court-ordered last-minute scramble to make Florida’s admission policies race-neutral. As a result of this court decision, there’s no turning back.
The One Florida Initiative, which has now been in place for two full years, is making a positive impact on Florida’s high school students by better preparing them for college. By raising standards and partnering with high schools, universities, and the College Board, we are seeing results in the form of higher student achievement. In addition, Florida’s executive agencies have increased spending with certified minority business by 160%.
Today, members of liberal political organizations and a “mildly talented” Hollywood actor came to Tallahassee to again voice their opposition to the plan which has proven successful in increasing state spending with minority businesses and ensuring that there are more minority students enrolled in Florida’s universities than ever before. While the opponents to the plan long for the days of quotas and set-asides, the Bush-Brogan team will continue to look to the future to a state where all students have every opportunity to reach their greatest potential.
The following are the facts on the One Florida Initiative: [Click here and scroll down for chart.]
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Unfortunately, a lot of Americans get their political views from stars, Letterman, Leno, etc. They do have a big impact and probably should be dealt with just like you would a regular elected Dem. The media is more powerful than the government.
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Dissing doughboy is a hoot too!
Mr. Conductor has lost his clout at the box office.
Mr. Conductor has lost his place in the script.
At least they didn't threaten to stone his family to death. Scumbag Baldwin should've got a SS visit for that. Or whoever it is that protects Congressmen.
For a long time, higher education has degenerated to just a business, churning diplomas to those willing to pay money for a degree, not neccessarily an advanced education.
I am perhaps jaded by the 70s.I will continue to enjoy watching Jeb succeed at bringing some form of standards back to education in Florida.In a few more years,and with students who are truly interested in advancing their education instead of extending their childhood, the campus environment may turn out finely tuned minds, as opposed to square fillers.
And we can all stop laughing at pretentious,immature,shallow opinions from the " highly educated".Of course,some of the professors are not going to appreciate the challenge to their intellectual superiority,but it will be fun to watch! LOL.
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