Charter schools. A troubled management company under indictment says it’s a victim of “misinformation.” Gradebook. District staff back a Manatee charter school’s bid to expand into the middle grades. Bradenton Herald. A Palm Beach charter school is ordered to repay $37,000 it steered to its founder. Palm Beach Post.
Teacher recruitment. FSU physics professor and STEM education advocate Paul Cottle weighs in on teacher recruitment and certification rules. Bridge to Tomorrow.
Superintendents. Monroe County’s schools chief is on the shortlist to lead two other districts. Keynoter. Duval chief Nikolai Vitti gets an “effective” rating from the local school board, but faces criticism over achievement gaps. Florida Times-Union.
Budgets. Brevard’s school board approves its spending plan. Florida Today.
Athletics. Utah may follow in Florida’s footsteps, giving students more freedom to move among schools and remain eligible for high school sports. WKMG.
Career education. Marion County is a top district for industry certifications. Ocala Star-Banner.
Recess. Orange County district officials support daily play time for young students. Orlando Sentinel.
STEM. Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry shares robots with elementary school students. Lakeland Ledger.
Administration. A Pinellas district official in charge of insurance and risk management may become a top official in Manatee County. Gradebook. Bradenton Herald. A former Pasco County principal will lead the Hillsborough County Early Learning Coalition. Gradebook.
Free meals. Alachua County district officials plan to offer after-school meals at more sites. Gainesville Sun.
Firearms. A Central Florida charter school student is accused of bringing a gun to school. WKMG.
Safety. A driver is accused of hitting a school crossing guard. TC Palm. Investigators conclude a Flagler County bomb threat was a hoax. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Student health. Palm Beach schools roll out a flu vaccination program. Palm Beach Post.
Scandal. A former St. Johns County teacher will spend a year in jail for having sex with a student. St. Augustine Record.
Lockdown. A prank call puts a Miami-Dade school on high alert. Miami Herald.
What’s next. A St. Johns County high school hosts a college and career fair. St. Augustine Record.
Feel-good. A Kindergarten teacher writes a heartwarming letter to parents on the first day of school. Palm Beach Post.
Remembering. Collier County teachers share their 9/11 memories with students. Naples Daily News.
