Legislation. State Sen. John Legg’s colleagues say he’s the “designated hitter” on education issues. Tampa Bay Times. Legg, state Sen. Dwight Bullard and others talk education on Florida This Week.
Charter schools. Cape Coral city officials worry about building upkeep for their network of municipal charter schools. North Fort Myers Neighbor.
Uniforms. Charter school leaders complain they were barred from a student attire incentive program. Gradebook.
College credit. Collegiate high schools help students save on tution. Sun-Sentinel.
Testing. Officials puzzle over what to do with test results. Tampa Tribune. It’s Algebra I retake time. Bradenton Herald. An Orlando Sentinel columnist backs a move to national assessments.
Budgets. Martin teachers could get a raise. Stuart News. Same for St. Lucie employess. St. Lucie News Tribune. State and local revenues rise in Indian River. Indian River Press Journal. The Pasco school district wants to allocate resources more efficiently. Gradebook. Marion schools reallocate teachers based on enrollment. Ocala Star-Banner.
Growth. Some Orange County residents push for a new school in their backyard, while others are opposed. Orlando Sentinel.
Awards. An Okaloosa teacher wins an Air Force award. Northwest Florida Daily News.
Education reform. Tampa Bay Times columnist John Romano seizes on middling Florida SAT scores.
Teacher conduct. An alternative school staffer is accused of knocking a young man unconscious. Palm Beach Post.
History. A teacher reflects on teaching 9/11 to students who don’t remember it. Florida Today. The Panama City News Herald looks back at Bay County’s first modern school with air conditioning.
Superintendents. Lee looks to appoint an interim chief. Fort Myers News-Press. Naples Daily News.
School recognition. The state plans to offer recognition funds for the current school year. Gradebook.
Safety. A 28-year-old threatens a teacher with a handgun amid a ruckus at a high school football game. Tampa Tribune.
Forgetfulness. A high school cracks down on deliveries to forgetful students. Orlando Sentinel.
Campaigns. A Pinellas school board member plans to seek re-election. Gradebook.
Veterans. A program helps military vets get diplomas later in life. Leesburg Daily Commercial.
Alumni. A high school alumnus gives back to his alma mater. Palm Beach Post.
Graduation. Ceremonial “walking” may no longer be an option for some students who don’t graduate. Florida Times-Union.
Fundraising. Should parents be allowed to pay a flat fee to avoid money pleas? Florida Today.
Outdoors. Manatee students enjoy “critter catching.” Bradenton Herald.
