Nation’s report card. The latest grades for America’s high school seniors are “dismal.” Associated Press. Scores are largely flat in Florida, too. RedefinED. More from the Sun-Sentinel and StateImpact.
Personal learning accounts. A new Florida program could be the state of the art in parental choice, Matthew Ladner writes for the EdFly.
Tax credit scholarships. The program doesn’t hurt public schools, the Tampa Tribune editorializes.
Turnarounds. Pasco County schools honor the gains of students who started out struggling. Tampa Bay Times.
Transportation. The Hillsborough school board grapples with problems in its bus system. Tampa Bay Times. Tampa Tribune. Hernando schools officials decide to preserve busing for students living near their scores. Tampa Bay Times.
Transgender students. A transgender student hopes to become prom king. Tampa Bay Times.
School boards. The Leon County School Board delays a meeting on contracting practices. WFSU. Tallahassee Democrat. A Democrat editorial calls for an explanation of the ongoing controversy. The Palm Beach County debates disciplining its top corruption watchdog. Palm Beach Post.
Real estate. The Miami-Dade school district considers selling some of its land. Miami Herald. The Manatee County school district rejects a $1.1 million land deal. Bradenton Herald.
Catholic schools. A Catholic high school in Fort Myers taps a local to be its next principal. Fort Myers News-Press.
Teachers. A Polk County teacher is a finalist for state recognition. Lakeland Ledger.
School safety. A bomb threat keeps middle school students at school in the afternoon. Ledger.
Graduation. The Palm Beach County school district prepares to recognize graduates bound for the military. Extra Credit.
