Florida has been a leader in demanding accountability in public education. The statewide formula for evaluating teachers — which could determine whether they can get pay raises or even keep their jobs — consists of three parts. Half is the classroom observation by the principal or another administrator. Another 17 percent of the formula is […]
Attorney Gabel honored as Friend of the First Amendment – The St. Augustine Record
George Gabel has a tie he wears on special occasions: It’s red and sprinkled with many tiny American flags. Those special occasions? He gives a grin: “This is the tie I like to wear when I’m arguing First Amendment cases.” Those flags, he figures, are a not-so subtle reminder to judges and anyone else of […]