STEM. A South Florida middle school students who takes courses online through Stanford University impresses President Obama with his inventions. Sun-Sentinel.
Special needs. Duval schools face a federal investigation after a disability rights group alleges they denied students services. Florida Times-Union.
Tax credit scholarships. Scholarships help students find schools that meet their needs, Henry Fortier writes in the Orlando Sentinel. A judge blocks Alabama's new scholarship program, saying lawmakers approved it using an unconstitutional maneuver. EdWeek.
Magnet schools. Kindergarten students at a math and science magnet in Hernando County show off their writing skills. Tampa Bay Times.
Testing. Teachers are anxious about the FCAT's coming replacement. Fort Myers News-Press.
Budgets. Clerical and security worker jobs could be affected by coming budget cuts in Duval. Florida Times-Union. A Manatee school system audit finds misuse of funds. Bradenton Herald.
Parent volunteers. A middle school PTA official is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Attendance. A Marion Technical Institute senior wins a car for perfect attendance. Ocala Star-Banner.
Graduation. An Seminole County student may lose her chance to graduate after falling half a credit shy in math. Orlando Sentinel.
Employee conduct. A former Polk County charter school teacher is accused of sending a student explicit messages. Tampa Tribune. Lakeland Ledger.