Tax credit scholarships. Gov. Rick Scott avoids wading into the debate between the House and Senate over testing of scholarship students. StateImpact.
Testing. The teachers union joins parents and the NAACP calling for a delay in consequences for Florida's next high-stakes test. Florida Times-Union.
Magnet schools. Pinellas County taps new principals to lead its magnet programs. Tampa Bay Times.
Dress codes. Palm Beach is the second South Florida County weighing a new dress code – for parents. Extra Credit.
School boards. A member of the Hernando board said it should have voted on a plan to switch to six-period days. Tampa Bay Times. A Marion board member seeks anonymous feedback from district employees. Ocala Star-Banner.
Teacher quality. Facing a shortage, Volusia County Schools look to recruit hundreds of new teachers. Daytona Beach News-Journal. WJCT wraps up its three-part series on Duval's effort to bring high-quality teachers into high-needs areas.
Administration. Polk''s new superintendent is pleased with the district's progress. Lakeland Ledger.
Teacher conduct. A teacher who showed an explicit photo to students returns to work. Florida Today.
Teachers Unions. Orange County's union invited the public to its impasse hearings with the the school district. Sentinel School Zone.
Facilities. A $1.2 million air conditioner repair proposal looked costly to the Palm Beach County School Board. Palm Beach Post.
