The Palm Beach Post’s education reporting team of Andrew Marra and Sonja Isger notes that, notwithstanding Florida’s Sunshine Law, five of seven Palm Beach County school board members met privately Monday with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and talked briefly about federal education policy, charter schools and the board’s search for a new superintendent. The closed-to-the-public huddle took place before Duncan spoke at a […]
Florida chips away at your right to know – Sun-Sentinel
When it comes to government transparency, Florida is considered a national role model. But today our state’s famous Sunshine Law — actually a series of laws that guarantee your access to government meetings and records — is under attack. With shocking impunity, government officials are blocking your right to know by charging exorbitant fees, creating […]
Did school board violate Sunshine Law with private Arne Duncan huddle? – Palm Beach Post
The Palm Beach Post’s education reporting team of Andrew Marra and Sonja Isger notes that, notwithstanding Florida’s Sunshine Law, five of seven Palm Beach County school board members met privately Monday with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and talked briefly about federal education policy, charter schools and the board’s search for a new superintendent. The closed-to-the-public huddle took place before Duncan spoke at a […]