Located in north central Florida, Marion County is a booming area within a fast-growing state. The county’s population has grown by nearly 60% in the past two decades. This dramatic growth is being reflected in the school system, which recently enrolled over 45,000
students for the first time in district history. This massive boom in enrollment has put a tremendous strain on the Marion County Schools and teachers throughout the district.
Like many Florida districts, Marion County offers advanced academics courses through the Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge International programs. These classes regardless of discipline require a significant amount of writing — in many cases, far more than what students are accustomed to producing and much more than teachers are used to grading.
