Charter schools. The Duval school board prepares to close a struggling charter school and transfer 70 students. Florida Times-Union. The Bradenton Herald checks in with a high-profile all-boys charter school.
Teaching. The Pinellas school district plans to spend $1 million to improve classroom management at struggling elementary schools. Tampa Bay Times.
Public opinion. School choice advocates release a poll finding strong national support for charter schools, vouchers and other educational options.
Superintendents. Volusia’s superintendent, under fire, may be headed for the exits. Daytona Beach News-Journal. Palm Beach’s outgoing Wayne Gent applies to lead a nearby district. Sun-Sentinel. Palm Beach Post. Hillsborough’s ousted MaryEllen Elia is feted by county commissioners. Tampa Tribune.
Lawsuits. An Escambia school board member writes a column critical of the lawsuit challenging Florida school choice programs. Watchdog.org.
Bullying. An Orlando bullying victim creates a professional quality anti-bullying music video. Sentinel School Zone.
School calendars. Okaloosa’s superintendent proposes doing away with early release days. Northwest Florida Daily News.
History. A Tampa elementary school celebrates its 125th anniversary. Tampa Bay Times.
Impact fees. The debate may be returning to Pasco. Tampa Bay Times.
Facilities. The Hillsborough district plans to build another school. Tampa Tribune.
Teacher conduct. A Southwest Florida teacher is suspended for porn on her work computer. Fort Myers News-Press.
Bright futures. Gov. Rick Scott proposes increased funding for merit-based scholarships, but sidesteps criticism of shrinking eligibility. Miami Herald.
Security. Police officers respond to a critical audit of Broward’s ‘cops on campus’ program. Sun-Sentinel. A security guard is named Orange’s support employee of the year. School Zone. Police respond to a stabbing at a Palm Beach middle school. Palm Beach Post. Sun-Sentinel.
Real estate. The Broward school district sells off unused land. Sun-Sentinel.
