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Concerns over new Florida law on grad rates and alternative programs

Concerns over new Florida law on grad rates and alternative programs This is another example of why it is vital that we must have in Florida educational laws a local option for the use of student portfolios at the high school level to demonstrate mastery of high school standards just like we have available for […]

Chronicle: State meddles in local control of schools

Chronicle: State meddles in local control of schools New State law creates new challneges and cost for disticts. Chronicle shares concerns of ever changing state laws governing curriculum selection in schools. Parents very much should (and do) have a voice and choice in students’ curriculum. We must be careful about laws that over empower special […]

Chronicle gives thumbs up to HS graduation bill HB 311

Chronicle gives thumbs up to HS graduation bill HB 311 Chronicle editorial board this week smartly endorses State Representative Dr. Massullo’s new alternative graduation options bill (HB 311). We all need to encourage Florida Representatives and Florida Senators to support this essential new legislation.  The editorial shared; If this program allows people to capitalize on […]

Bipartisan Alternative High School Graduation Requirements

This is s a major step in the right direction.  Thank you Rep./Dr. Massullo for again running common sense legislation that put students first! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bipartisan Alternative High School Graduation Requirements 10/19/2017 Massullo-Montford File Bill Representative Ralph Massullo, MD (R) filed along with Senator Bill Montford (D), a bill (HB 311) that gives […]

CRHS foreign exchange student swimmers honored at The Villages

CRHS foreign exchange student swimmers honored at The Villages “plavat rychle” … “schnell schwimmen” Our Foreign Exchange students are always a treat for the schools, district, teachers and most of all the other students.  Tonight I attended the Crystal River High School vs. The Village High School swim meet in The Villages, and at the […]

USDA opens access to to FREE breakfast & Lunch to ALL Citrus School students due to Hurricane Irma

USDA/FDAC opens access to FREE breakfast & Lunch to ALL Citrus School students due to Hurricane Irma Beginning tomorrow and ending October 20th  all of our students will receive free breakfasts and lunches.  In the wake of Hurricane Irma, The U.S. Department of Agriculture has decided to allow all students in 37 counties throughout Florida […]