Charter schools. The Broward school district could soon be in the hunt for high-performing charter school operators looking to move into high-needs neighborhoods. Sun-Sentinel. A charter school with a rejected application may be poised to succeed on appeal with the state. Lakeland Ledger.
Preschool. A popular preschool may be forced to close because its affiliated church is losing membership. Tampa Bay Times. Readiness rates for Florida’s early learning providers will be released later in the Spring. Palm Beach Post.
Legislation. The Sun-Sentinel looks at the education-related bills filed so far this year.
Testing. Districts look for ways to accommodate parents who opt out of assessments. Tampa Bay Times. Testing becomes a concern at a Manatee County forum. Bradenton Herald.
Financial literacy. Lawmakers plan to take another stab at requiring a “money course.” Gradebook.
Technology. A grant helps Hillsborough schools pay for an infusion of laptops. Tampa Tribune.
Controversy. There’s a flare-up in Nassau County over a student who said “God bless America” during morning announcements. WTLV.
Awards. A past arrest comes back to haunt Lee County’s teacher of the year. Fort Myers News-Press.
Teacher recruitment. Orange county schools hold a mid-year job fair. Orlando Sentinel.
Teacher conduct. A teacher who filmed students fighting is suspended by her district. Florida Times-Union. A family schools the Palm Beach school district over sexual harassment allegations. Palm Beach Post.
School boards. The Manatee school board faces a spate of new lawsuits. Bradenton Herald.
Black history. Middle school students talk slavery and civil rights. Ocala Star-Banner.
Contracts. The Volusia school board escalates a dispute with a custodial company. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
