School security. The Legislature is looking at a range of school security proposals, including allowing teachers to carry concealed weapons on school grounds and allowing local voters to hike taxes to pay for school security measures, reports the Tampa Bay Times. Palm Beach Post columnist Frank Cerabino offers his take on the latter. Orlando Sentinel offers more on the latter. More from the Tallahassee Democrat.
School rankings. Asked whether they will be forthcoming this year, Gov. Rick Scott says he’s working on it with Education Commissioner Tony Bennett. SchoolZone.
School closings. Tensions rise over Superintendent Kurt Browning’s plan to close an alternative school, reports Gradebook. Then he changes his mind, reports the Tampa Bay Times.
School enrollment. Flagler and Volusia counties are seeing enrollment declines, reports the Daytona Beach News Journal.
School rezoning. The latest from Seminole. Orlando Sentinel.
School spending. The Brevard school board approves $30 million in cuts. Florida Today.
School prayer. Some in St. Johns County want it back in graduation ceremonies. St. Augustine Record.
School boards. The Lee County School Board asks the Department of Education to investigate … the Lee County School Board. Fort Myers News Press.
Charter schools. The traditional media overlooks the good news in the state’s new charter school report, writes EdFly Blog. The Pinellas school district is planning to sell a shuttered middle school building to a new charter school group, reports Gradebook. Two well-regarded charters that serve students with disabilities are expected to be renewed in Orange, reports SchoolZone.
Teacher evaluations. Senate President Don Gaetz’s take on StateImpact Florida. A circuit judge rules against the Florida Times-Union’s request for teacher evaluation data from the state.
Teachers unions. The Hechinger Report uses Florida to anchor a story about how retired teachers remain a powerful force within the United Federation of Teachers.
Teacher conduct. A Lee teacher once named Teacher of the Year by the Professional Educators Network of Florida resigns in lieu of a likely suspension for derogatory comments and inappropriate discipline with students. Naples Daily News.
