Testing. Testing resumes in Florida amid minor “hiccups” and continued cancellations in Duval County. Sun-Sentinel. Palm Beach Post. Florida Times-Union. Bradenton Herald. Completion rates climb. Orlando Sentinel. How does computer-based testing affect students? StateImpact. Testing opt-outs rise. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Charter schools. Charter school legislation is also on the agenda in Tallahassee. Miami Herald. Naples Daily News.
Superintendents. Hillsborough’s MaryEllen Elia bids farewell to her leadership post. Tampa Tribune. Brevard’s superintendent is also set to leave. Florida Today.
Planning. The Hillsborough school district will get representation on a local planning board. Tampa Tribune.
Start times. New legislation would give school districts more control over when classes can start. Gradebook.
STEM. Where is prep for physics teachers succeeding? Bridge to Tomorrow.
Hiring. The Manatee school district sets out to hire hundreds of new teachers. Ocala Star-Banner.
Spelling. Collier students hold their annual spelling bee. Naples Daily News.
Teacher conduct. A charter school teacher is accused of molesting students. WFTV. Orlando Sentinel.
Catholic schools. A Florida school leader heads to Louisiana. Fort Myers News-Press.