Posts Tagged ‘Education’
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The Superintendents
Three key administrators – Bill Vogel, Walt Griffin and James Lawson — responsible for leading public schools in two counties of Central Florida respond to questions posed by local business persons at a gathering held May 3, 2012 to learn about the state of education in the public school districts of Seminole and east Orange county. Length – 40:59
Robert Ledford
Helming the Oviedo campus of Seminole State College, Robert Ledford is the new campus provost of a nifty patch of 3 buildings, a nature preserve, scrub oaks, pine trees and an iconic clock tower… and 8,000 students. Length – 25:05
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck)
2012 Legislative Session Report
04/12/12, Central Florida Matters, Heard in Central Florida, Main Features, Podcast | Tags: Economy, Education, Government
Hear Seminole County legislators Rep. Scott Plakon, Sen. David Simmons and Rep Jason Brodeur report on the outcome of the 2012 session of the Florida Legislature. Length: 44:25
The ABC’s of Schools and Poverty
A school’s rating of A, B or even F is directly related to the percentage of its students living in poverty. To measure a school’s instructional success would it be fairer to factor in the poverty level of its students? Listen to UCF economist Stanley Smith, Seminole County Schools’ data specialists Deborah Camilleri and Brandon McKelvey, and Midway Elementary School principal Kristina Marshall discuss ways that poverty can influence student achievement and school rankings. Length: 21.42
Winners & Losers
04/12/12, Central Florida Matters, Heard in Central Florida, Main Features, Podcast | Tags: Education, Environment, Government, Health
Deirdre Macnab, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida give the League’s perspective on winning and losing legislation coming from the recently adjourned session of the 2012 Florida Legislature. Length: 39:30
Title and event photographs courtesy Charles E. Miller
Jason Brodeur: Legislative Update
Representative Jason Brodeur shares his perspective on the issues facing the Florida Legislature as the 2012 session winds down. He comments on funding schools, the budget crisis in Seminole County public schools, the proposed Internet Sale tax, eliminating red-light cameras and changes in homestead exemptions Length: 17:08.
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner)
David Simmons: Legislative Up-date
The 2012 legislative session is moving to conclusion and Senator David Simmons of Seminole and Orange counties reports on the progress of important bills. He comments on education funding, prison privatization, the Seminole expressway authority, and corporate tax breaks. Length: 16:20
Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner
Hartmann’s First 6-Months
Hear the perspectives of Seminole County government’s new manager, James K. Hartmann on a range of issues he has encountered in his first 6-months on the job – and the history and future of those issues. The event is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Seminole County. Length 01:04:30
Superintendent Search
The Seminole County School Board has initiated a search for a new superintendent to replace retiring superintendent Dr. Bill Vogel. In this feature we will discuss the selection process with the search coordinator, SCPS Human Resources Director John Reichert. You will also hear from members of the Community Superintendent Search Advisory Committee who were chosen as community representatives to assist in evaluating the applicants. Mr. Reichert will explain how the public can offer input about the candidates for superintendent. Length: 18:33
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner)
Commentary: Reading Mentors
Connie O’Hanlon, coordinator of the Reading Mentors program at Jackson Heights Middle School in Oviedo, Fl., urges volunteers and parents to join in helping kids develop vital reading skills. She describes the program and gives practical suggestions for ways to improve reading. Length: 3:48
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