Digital learning. A startup creates tablets that some school districts are using as a low-cost alternative to iPads. Miami Herald.
Tax credit scholarships. Gradebook writes up the teachers union's opposition to legislation that would expand eligibility for the program and redefinED's take on how school choice impacts funding.
Single-gender. StateImpact dives into the research on the programs.
Charter schools. They're expected to continue increasing their enrollment in Pasco. Gradebook.
School grades. Falling letter grades mean some districts are poised to lose "high-performing" designations from the state. Extra Credit.
Teacher evaluations. Evaluations are a source of stress for Pasco County teachers and administrators question whether the system will be ready in time. Tampa Bay Times. More from Gradebook.
Superintendents. Hernando's superintendent gets good marks during his first school board evaluation. Tampa Bay Times. The Lee schools chief is rated average. Fort Myers News-Press. One candidate for the Alachua County post takes another job. Gainesville Sun.
School safety. A Miami-Dade school gets accolades for its anti-bullying efforts. Miami Herald. A Fort Myers principal faces bullying allegations. News-Press. A St. Lucie high school teacher is arrested on sex charges. St. Lucie News-Tribune. Impending cuts could affect Duval security guards. WJXT.
Needy students. A Jacksonville program helps provide weekend meals for students in need. Florida Times-Union.
Fundraising. Dan Marino helps raise money for Bradenton schools. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
