They sometimes start out as drivers, errand boys or executive assistants to the states most powerful in politics and government. Sometimes, theyre just volunteering for a cause, and they do a good job. Often, theyre in jobs where theyre expected to go out for the coffee and at all hours.

A few years later, they wind up as campaign managers, lobbyists or elected officials.

Frequently, its simply their dedication they always are on the clock that gets them noticed.

As Gov. Rick Scott backs away for now from a push for an expanded school voucher program, former Gov. Jeb Bushs education foundation has begun quietly circulating draft legislation that may serve as the Legislatures template to massively expand the number of charter schools throughout the state.

Floridas public schools and universities will take a more than $3 billion hit under the budget proposed Monday by Gov. Rick Scott, with public elementary through high school spending dropping by nearly $300 per student.

The chairman of the Senates education committee is setting the stage for a lengthy debate over teacher pay by inviting former D.C. public schools chancellor Michelle Rhee to testify before his committee next week.

Following up on last years attempt to overhaul how teachers are paid, the chairman of the Senates education policy committee filed a measure Monday that would partially base teacher salary increases on student test scores.

Republican lawmakers, still stung by the Florida Supreme Courts rebuke of three constitutional amendments, continued on Wednesday a long-running accusation that the court crafts state policy, usurping the Legislatures policymaking role.

Teacher layoffs. Few if any electives. School supplies thatlast a school only a few months.

Gov. Rick Scott appointed former CIGNA executive Jack Miles to take over the Department of Management Services, an agency frequently criticized for sloppy management of the states property and contracts.