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Some of the appointments to Governor Elect Rick Scott’s education transition team are raising eyebrows.

They include a controversial Washington DC school reformer, the chief backer of corporate scholarships, and the President of Jeb Bush’s educational foundation. But there are others, like USF President Judy Genshaft and Ed Moore, President of the Independent Colleges and Universities in Florida. Moore expects the transition team to look for ways to improve student performance as they move from middle to high school and high school to college.

“Being more innovative. Trying all types of education. More online, perhaps. More innovative approaches from all the way from Kindergarten through colleges and universities. Not being stuck in the same old silos that we’ve been in for a hundred years in education in this country. I think he’s going to be extremely innovative in his approach to education,” said Moore.

The transition team is expected to meet for the first time next week and iron out its goals and objectives.