School choice. Flagler County school district officials consider making parents responsible for transporting children who attend out-of-zone schools. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Charter schools. One of Florida's oldest charter schools could soon convert to a private institution after struggling academically. WFSU. A top Charter Schools USA official responds to the recent Sun-Sentinel investigation.
Campaigns. Palm Beach school board candidates declare public education is "under attack." Palm Beach Post. Rick Scott's campaign hits Charlie Crist on teacher layoffs; PolitiFact says "mostly false."
Desegregation. An historically black Orlando neighborhood awaits news about a planned new school. Orlando Sentinel.
Virtual education. A new law change will make it easier for students to meet their online course requirement. Orlando Sentinel.
Finance. The Brevard school board agrees to ask voters for a six-year, half-cent sales tax for facilities, technology and security. Florida Today. Okaloosa school board candidates debate the merits of centralized budget control in the school district. Northwest Florida Daily News.
Administration. The state inspector general wraps up a probe of top Manatee County school district administrators. Bradenton Herald. Volusia schools appoint new principals. Daytona Beach News-Journal. So do Leon County Schools. Tallahassee Democrat.
Labor. The Broward school district's handling of annual contracts draws criticism from employee associations. Sun-Sentinel.
School safety. Duval schools consider self-defense policies for students. WJCT.
