Morning Bell: Bennett Applies For Florida Post, State Board To Consider REPA II

Kyle Stokes / StateImpact Indiana

Republican State Superintendent Tony Bennett concedes the race for the state's top school official to Democrat Glenda Ritz. Bennett has applied for the top schools post in Florida.

Bennett looking for job(s?) in Florida – “The Florida education commissioner is appointed by the state board of education and earns $275,000 a year – a considerable boost from Bennett’s current salary of $79,400.” Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Fla. schools post attracts more candidates – “The question is whether this batch of candidates will be enough to convince state education officials that they have found the right person for the job. The State Board of Education in September extended the search for a new Florida Education Commissioner until last Friday after board members were dissatisfied with the initial round of applicants.” Associated Press

One Interesting Tony Bennett Quote About the ‘Florida Model’ – “We interviewed Tony Bennett back in the spring to ask him about his relationship with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.” StateImpact Florida

Vic’s Statehouse Notes #99 – December 3, 2012 – “Despite losing his election mandate, Dr. Bennett is pressing ahead with his controversial plan to change teacher licensing rules, known as REPA 2.” Northeast Indiana Friends of Public Education

Glenda Ritz’s victory still making waves – “The changes brought during the Bennett-Daniels era came at schools, students, parents and communities in a fast-and-furious way and they didn’t always seem to make sense to the end-users.” CNHI