Our Democratic President, apparently thinks so. The Minnesota state legislature believes in Florida enough to fly in Jeb Bush when there are only four weeks left in session, no jobs bills, no budget yet, and no redistricting plan yet. This Florida education system must be amazing. The GOP leaders who swept through our last elections think the Florida is the model to go with. Our Democratic President thinks Jeb Bush is the new National Ambassador for Great Education. I would like you to make up your own mind, and let us know what you think. I've provided the links to the fawning praise. More praise is not hard to find.
If you'd like to read about the other side, please join me after the break.
Bottom line up front:
If you want cheap, quick, and flashy you can go with any of the current reform superstars. You might have to cheat or change the rules to show gains though.
The real gains in Florida correlated with common sense, support of under-performing schools.
cross-posted at MNProgressiveProject