Parent trigger. This year’s version clears its first hurdle on a party-line vote. Miami Herald, Orlando Sentinel, Palm Beach Post, Associated Press, Tallahassee Democrat.
Charter schools. A state Department of Education reports says charter school students are outperforming traditional public school students in just about every head-to-head match up. Fort Myers News Press, redefinED, Gradebook, Sunshine State News.
Magnet schools. The Tallahassee Democrat applauds the Leon County school district for expanding them.
School spending. To deal with a projected budget shortfall, Pasco Superintendent Kurt Browning recommends eliminating all media specialists and reading coaches. Tampa Bay Times. Marion Superintendent George Tomyn, meanwhile, is planning to restore full-time music and art teachers, and media specialists, to all schools. Ocala Star Banner. The Manatee district has taken steps to recover from a $3.4 million budget deficit. Bradenton Herald.
Flipped classrooms. Some teachers are trying it into Flagler and Volusia. Daytona Beach News Journal.
Common Core. StateImpact Florida has three questions for Orange Superintendent Barbara Jenkins.
Superintendents. Two lobbyists that are on Clay Superintendent Charlie Van Zant’s recommendation list for district lobbyist contributed to his campaign. Florida Times Union.
Teacher conduct. A Brevard County teacher is under investigation for allegedly not reporting “inappropriate touching” between kindergarteners in her classroom. Florida Today.
Parent volunteers. In times of budget cuts, they’re even more important. Florida Today.
