Charter schools. Parents at a charter school that is putting off plans to open in August have few options beyond their zoned schools. Gradebook. The Miami-Dade school district faces a legal tab in a charter school retaliation case. News Service of Florida.
Digital learning. The Miami Herald‘s back-to-school edition takes a look at the digital landscape. Topics include: The growth of virtual school options, girls learning about high tech, digital literacy, the digital divide in poor communities, students learning to code and the rise of blended learning.
Home education. The Ocala Star-Banner looks at the growth of home schooling in Marion County.
Testing. The Seminole school board backs a plan to drop state assessments in favor of national norm-referenced tests. Orlando Sentinel.
Budgets. Duval, Lee Alachua and Collier districts approve spending plans. Tax rates fall, but tax collections may rise. Florida Times-Union. Fort Myers News-Press. Gainesville Sun. Naples Daily News.
Teacher conduct. The Orlando Sentinel reveals communications between a teacher accused of sexual misconduct and a female student. A teacher accused of duct taping a student’s eyes faces suspension. Tampa Bay Times.
School boards. Manatee school board members accuse the district’s attorney of breaking the law. Bradenton Herald. Sarasota Herald-Tribune. The Okaloosa school board puts off a decision on pre-meeting prayer. Northwest Florida Daily News.
Early learning. Child abuse allegations and other problems place Broward’s Head Start program in jeopardy. Sun-Sentinel.
Transportation. Palm Beach school bus drivers seek feedback from the public. Palm Beach Post. Sun-Sentinel.
Recess. The Manatee school board could clear up a legal fight by guaranteeing students time outside. Bradenton Herald.
Discipline. The Hillsborough school board approves policy changes. Tampa Tribune. Tampa Bay Times.
Security. Hillsborough won’t hire new security officers for its elementary schools as planned. Tampa Tribune.
Teacher evaluations. Pasco teachers and district officials try to hash out a new plan. Gradebook.
Boundaries. Polk may rewrite attendance zones. Lakeland Ledger.
