Reading, math and science FCAT scores generally improved in Volusia and Flagler counties and across Florida this year, except for a statewide dip in fifth-grade reading.
The scores, released today by the Florida Department of Education, showed the most students reading and doing math at grade level or above since 2001, although only 38 percent of [...]

“The governor’s office came to me and told me they had found some folks were fudging on the rules,” said Constantine, R-Altamonte Springs. “Using the walkways between classes as part of their P.E., we all know that wasn’t the intent of the bill.” Teachers counter they’re already trying to work [...]