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WFTV.com is staying on top of the ongoing budget issues plaguing Central Florida schools and the impact they're having on local parents, students and teachers. Check the list of headlines to the right for the latest reports from Eyewitness News on local schools in crisis. On this page, you can also find contact information for local and state education officials so you can share your opinions.
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FCAT Scores

Check the 2009 Florida FCAT results for Florida public schools. Full Story ››
» School Grades
» FCAT Parent Network

Schools In Crisis

State lawmakers are slashing school budgets. WFTV Channel 9 looks for solutions and answers in Tallahassee.
SCHOOLS IN CRISIS: Segment 1
SCHOOLS IN CRISIS: Segment 2
SCHOOLS IN CRISIS: Segment 3
SCHOOLS IN CRISIS: Segment 4

Contact School Board Members

Get contact information for your county's school board members so you can let them know how you feel about important issues for your children. Full Story ››

State Board of Education

Contact Your Representative

Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Let your Senator or Representative know what you think about the issues. The links below will connect you with ways to contact your lawmakers.

U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives
Florida Senate
Florida House of Representatives

Don't know who your Florida State Senator or Representative is? Click the links below to type in your zip code and find out.

Find Your Florida Senator
Find Your Florida Representative

Rachel's Challenge

Rachel's Challenge
Students have the power to make PERMANENT, POSITIVE, CULTURAL CHANGE in their schools and communities by accepting the challenge of Rachel Scott. WFTV 9 Family Connection supports Rachel's Challenge.
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United Negro College Fund

The UNCF Central Florida 5K Run/Walk for Education on November 14 provides corporate sponsors, community organizations and friends/family with an excellent opportunity to change the lives of deserving college students. Full Event Details»
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Schools In Crisis: Upload Photos and Video
Share your photos and videos documenting the ongoing struggles of Central Florida schools dealing with a statewide budget crisis.