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You cannot possibly fix public schools unless you have some mandate on what they can and cannot teach.

goodieD, that was the first change I recall being made in FL -- FL's online Sunshine Standards are the learning objectives for each grade level in public school, and these statewide objectives are required to be used in guiding the school's curriculums. In addition, the focus on reading and math, and soon, on science, as a result of annual testing in those subjects, has forced many schools to spend much more time teaching those areas.

[goodieD]

have you noticed an improvement in the schools as a result of this? or was it just too late at this point? Not trying to be confrontational here, just seeking info.