Florida TaxWatch Applauds Selection of Pam Stewart as Education Commissioner

Dominic M. Calabro, president and CEO of independent government watchdog Florida TaxWatch, was among the first Friday to congratulate Interim Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart.

"Florida TaxWatch welcomes Pam Stewart ... as we continue to stand by our support of the Common Core State Standards and increased accountability measures for Florida's schools," Calabro said in a written release.

"We are confident Commissioner Stewart will lead our state's school system in what our research has shown to be the most effective way to ensure success for Florida's students, and to help position our state as a global economic force. Commissioner Stewart is committed to Florida's students and shares our goal for Florida to continue accelerating education standards.

"We thank Commissioner Bennett for his leadership and look forward to working with Commissioner Stewart to guarantee taxpayers' investments are helping Florida students reach the high achievement levels set by our state."