The March 15, 2007 Orlando Sentinel commentary by Tammy L. Carter article on Hungerford Prep (in the Good Living section) struck a nerve. Here is another situation where the school board is not listening to what the parents and students want. I realize this is a C rated school, but I personally measure schools by more that just FCAT scores.....there are many reputable private and Christian schools that would probably not score an A rating on FCAT, it does not mean the education received is any less desirable. What does rank important to me is how the parents and students feel ... more »
Ask a dozen people to name the top leaders in Central Florida, and few will mention anyone who has anything to do with educating our children.
That's not hypothetical. It's real.
Each recent year, this column has asked more than a dozen of the most plugged-in and involved observers to rank the region's most effective leaders -- and never has anyone leading Orange County's schools made the cut, even though public education is considered one of the most important issues facing our community.
There's ... more »