About The Author

Ron Matus

Ron Matus is director of Research & Special Projects at Step Up for Students and a former editor of redefinED. He joined Step Up in February 2012 after 20 years in journalism, including eight years as an education reporter with the Tampa Bay Times (formerly the St. Petersburg Times).
11/17/25
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By David Heroux and Ron Matus In the blink of an eye, à la carte learning in Florida has become...
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11/10/25
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four years ago, Phil and Cathy Watson were distressed and desperate. Their daughter Mikayla, then 12, was born with a rare genetic condition that led to physical and cognitive delays....
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11/04/25
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TAVERNIER, Fla. – Every year, millions of students across America learn the foundational concept of place value in math. But...
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10/09/25
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ARCHER, Fla. –  Archer is a crossroads community of 1,100 people 15 minutes from the college town of Gainesville, but...
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07/15/25
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By Ron Matus and Dava Cherry Florida’s choice-driven education system is the most dynamic and diverse in America, but it’s...
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06/03/25
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The most encouraging trend lines for Catholic schools in America continue to be in Florida, where enrollment grew another 2.3%...
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05/27/25
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CLEARWATER, Fla. – More than 20 years ago, Julie Rutenberg and Colette Derks harnessed some of the first private school...
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05/01/25
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  SARASOTA, Fla. – Alison Rini thought her destiny was to be the principal at a traditional public school. She...
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03/17/25
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Andrea Leib has long been ahead of the curve. Twenty years ago, the former public school teacher, guidance counselor, and...
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03/10/25
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FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Millions of students in American public schools are lucky if they get 30 minutes of recess...
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