Bush has worked with state leaders and President Obama to advance education reform not just in Florida but in other states eager to improve their schools.
Since leaving office in 2007 former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has dedicated his time to education reform writes Carol Cain for the Detroit Free Press. Although his name has been floated as a possibility for the 2012 Republican ticket hes dismissed such speculations and continues to focus on running his Foundation for Excellence in Education.
Bush recently he gave his approval to Michigan Governor Rick Snyders newly unveiled plan for an overhaul of the states school system.
Im very impressed" Bush said after examining Snyders full slate of plans. Its a comprehensive sweep of reforms rather than just one thing."
Snyders proposal includes changes to teacher tenure merit pay charter schools and online learning. The last one is an issue of particular importance to Bush himself a big supporter of digital learning and considers it integral to his Florida Formula." He often touts that aspect of his educational overhaul in Florida when he consults with governors and legislators on their own efforts towards reform.
Glen Taylor and Beth Baker co-founders of WAY Widening Advancement for Youth a digital learning company based in Belleville Michigan met with Bush during their recent visit to Florida. They are currently looking to expand into the state.
Although not usually a target for controversy Bush recently took some heat for holding a joint meeting with President Barack Obama at a Miami school where they discussed education. Bush said that although they do not see eye on eye on every issue he feels that cooperation is the way forward:
The presidents heart is in the right place on education. Its better to embrace the things we agree on than fight over the things we dont."
Bush has worked with state leaders and President Obama to advance education reform not just in Florida but in other states eager to improve their schools.
Since leaving office in 2007 former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has dedicated his time to education reform writes Carol Cain for the Detroit Free Press. Although his name has been floated as a possibility for the 2012 Republican ticket hes dismissed such speculations and continues to focus on running his Foundation for Excellence in Education.
Bush recently he gave his approval to Michigan Governor Rick Snyders newly unveiled plan for an overhaul of the states school system.
Im very impressed" Bush said after examining Snyders full slate of plans. Its a comprehensive sweep of reforms rather than just one thing."
Snyders proposal includes changes to teacher tenure merit pay charter schools and online learning. The last one is an issue of particular importance to Bush himself a big supporter of digital learning and considers it integral to his Florida Formula." He often touts that aspect of his educational overhaul in Florida when he consults with governors and legislators on their own efforts towards reform.
Glen Taylor and Beth Baker co-founders of WAY Widening Advancement for Youth a digital learning company based in Belleville Michigan met with Bush during their recent visit to Florida. They are currently looking to expand into the state.
Although not usually a target for controversy Bush recently took some heat for holding a joint meeting with President Barack Obama at a Miami school where they discussed education. Bush said that although they do not see eye on eye on every issue he feels that cooperation is the way forward:
The presidents heart is in the right place on education. Its better to embrace the things we agree on than fight over the things we dont."
