Could it be??

Could there be reason to hope for meaningful changes from the new Gov?

Fingers crossed!

Gov. Charlie Crist kept a close lid on details for his plan to change the way the state applies FCAT testing during a Tiger Bay Club luncheon.

BY BRENDAN FARRINGTON
Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Charlie Crist will roll out a proposal next week to make changes to how the state uses and administers the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, but he gave few details when he revealed his plans Wednesday.

Crist was asked at a Tiger Bay Club luncheon why schools are graded only on FCAT results when they do more than teach the subjects on the standardized tests.

`OTHER FACTORS'

''It may not surprise you that I've heard that message before,'' Crist said to a smattering of laughter.

``I think what you'll see is across the board, but also in a very special, particular way as it relates to teacher salary increases, more items will be taken into account than just the test.''

After the lunch he was asked to elaborate.

''It's one of the pieces I'm going to roll out next week, so I won't say a whole lot, but other factors are important to include,'' Crist said.

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