Testing. The cyberattack on state testing systems remains under investigation. Associated Press. Florida's ACT scores rise but still trail the rest of the country. School Zone. Mother Jones profiles an Orlando teen who opted out of state testing.

Charter schools. State Rep. Erik Fresen talks reform with the Broward County School Board. Sun-Sentinel. A troubled Brevard charter school faces a 90-day ultimatum. Florida Today. Bay schools reach transportation agreements with a local charter school network. Panama City News Herald.

Rankings. Miami-Dade magnet and charter schools earn top marks from Newsweek. Miami Herald.

Failure factories. The community addresses a recent Tampa Bay Times investigation during a school board meeting.

Growth. Pasco public school enrollment jumps, surprising officials in some areas. Gradebook.

Back to school. Hillsborough, Lee and Manatee students return. Tampa Bay Times. Naples Daily News. Bradenton Herald.

Discipline. A Hillsborough middle school cuts back on out-of-school suspensions. Tampa Tribune. Black students face disproportionate punishment. School Zone. (more…)