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Lessons for Minnesota from Florida’s K–12 Reforms
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Lessons for Minnesota from Florida’s K–12 Reforms

Giving the Most to the Children Starting with the Least

This report lays out Florida’s reforms, and suggest how Minnesota policymakers could emulate the Sunshine State’s success. Florida’s work wasn’t easy, but the academic success students have achieved should make it easier for other states to follow, including Minnesota. Lawmakers in states as diverse as Arizona, Indiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah have already begun to emulate Florida policies in pursuit of improved student achievement.