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Florida’s private school voucher program approves more than 150K applications
WFTV via Yahoo News· 11 months agoTens of thousands of Florida parents recently got some great news after their child was awarded a...
Report details voucher growth in Florida
WJAX via Yahoo News· 9 months agoNearly 123,000 new students have received private-school vouchers after state lawmakers this year passed a major expansion of voucher programs, while a...
Florida voucher program fixes likely after payment delays, lawmakers say
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 7 months ago“My situation is not isolated,” said a West Palm Beach school principal who told senators that...
Wrong side of a language barrier? Free online support launched for Hispanic caregivers
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 9 months agoHector De Jesus was a classic candidate for caregiver burnout. De Jesus, 48, has arthrogryposis, a...
Land O’ Lakes mom finally gets special needs funding for her sons’ education
WFLA via Yahoo News· 7 months agoA week after 8 On Your Side followed up, the money hit Burks' account. In a statement, Step Up for Students said, "We’re pleased that Josiah and Joel are among the more than 360,000 K-12 students ...
What is a scholarship funding organization? 8 On Your Side looks into its issues and impacts
WFLA via Yahoo News· 4 months agoTAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As 8 On Your Side previously reported, the director of Higher Learning Advantage Academy is blaming Step Up for Students for her school’s financial issues. “It’s been a ...
DeSantis’ Florida school voucher program sees more parents applying for scholarships
WFTV via Yahoo News· 12 months agoGov. Ron DeSantis’ new school voucher program is breaking records. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS...
Florida school vouchers can pay for TVs, kayaks and theme parks. Is that OK?
Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla. via Yahoo News· 9 months agoAs Florida lawmakers expanded eligibility for school vouchers this year, they also gave parents more...
Florida school choice supporters spar as voucher organization is targeted
Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe debate over how to expand Florida’s school voucher program has launched a rift between two influential groups tied to conservative politics. The Florida Citizens Alliance, a Southwest Florida ...
Parents see delays in school choice scholarships after program removes income cap
WFTV via Yahoo News· 8 months agoSome smaller private schools in Central Florida said they are at risk of shutting down or possibly...