John O'Connor
John O’Connor is a reporter for StateImpact Florida, a project of WUSF, WLRN and NPR covering education. John writes for the StateImpact Florida blog and produces stories for air on Florida public radio stations.
John is a former political reporter for The (Columbia, S.C.) State and the Daily Record in Baltimore. He has a bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College and a master’s degree from the University of Maryland. He was chosen as the South Carolina Press Association 2009 Journalist of the Year.
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This story is part of a series from The Hechinger Report and StateImpact Florida looking at how Florida schools are getting ready for Common Core... -
Today is the start of Teacher Appreciation Week. The North Carolina-based Center for Teaching Quality has launched a social media campaign called… -
About half of all new teachers leave the field within five years. Duval County businesses and community groups are trying to find a solution.They want to… -
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the business practices of Florida’s largest for-profit charter school operator, according to a Miami… -
This week Florida students are taking FCAT math, reading and writing exams for the final time.The test starting as a way to measure student progress. But… -
Florida lawmakers have approved a handful of major bills since session began, but what changes, if any, could they make to the state's education system… -
Florida’s plans to add computerized grading of its new statewide writing test could eventually eliminate the need for a writing test, advocates for the... -
Education Commissioner Pam Stewart has recommended the American Institutes for Research produce Florida’s next statewide exam.The new, as-yet-unnamed test… -
A Florida lawmaker has proposed allowing students to attend college tuition-free, and then repay the cost with a percentage of their salary after... -
States across the country are taking a second look at shared K-12 math and English standards known as Common Core. Florida will use the standards in every…
