Press Room

Scott Education Budget Hurts Marion County Children, Is Fiscally Irresponsible

For Immediate Release
February 8, 2011

Contact:
Nancy Noonan, President of Marions United for Public Education
352-245-2152 (h)
610-442-3919 (c)

OCALA – Yesterday, Gov. Rick Scott unveiled his $66 billion dollar budget for Florida. Included … Continue Reading

‘Working Together’ Means Seeing All Sides

January 9, 2011
By Nancy Noonan
Editorial – Ocala Star-Banner

In my lifetime as a professional educator and a representative for educators and other school employees, I have seen many visions of “reform” take place, … Continue Reading

Local Educators Hail Crist’s Veto

April 16, 2010
By Joe Callahan – Ocala Star-Banner

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By Chris Hamel
Editorial – Ocala Star-Banner

After spending nearly 29 years teaching in Marion County, I thought I had seen everything. This year’s Legislature has proven me wrong. Instead of doing … Continue Reading

Florida Teachers Battle Bill Tying Pay To Test Scores

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By Ron Word – Ocala Star-Banner

TALLAHASSEE _ Angry teachers have flooded Capitol phone lines, inundated lawmakers with emails and taken to the streets to protest a bill which will tie teacher … Continue Reading