Lawsuits. Six families plan to intervene in a lawsuit by the statewide teachers union that challenges Florida school choice legislation. Gradebook.
Charter schools. A South Florida charter faces closure under the “double-F rule.” Sun-Sentinel. Three others seek waivers from the state. redefinED. The leader of Cape Coral’s municipal charter system leaves to take a job with the Lee County school district. Fort Myers News-Press. A new K-8 charter gets a green light in Lauderhill. Sun-Sentinel.
Single-gender. The Pinellas district considers a new option for at-risk boys. Tampa Tribune.
Private schools. The Cato Institute critiques a recent Daytona Beach News-Journal article on school safety.
Campaigns. A Charlie Crist campaign ad filmed at a high school violates Pinellas school district policies. Tampa Bay Times. Brevard school board candidates debate. Florida Today.
Budgets. The Palm Beach schools budget gets its first OK. Sun-Sentinel.
Teachers. New Hillsborough teachers are greeted with classroom tips and a pitch to sign up for their local teachers union. Tampa Bay Times. Tampa Tribune.
STEM. Teachers take engineering courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Back to school. A sales tax holiday starts Friday. Miami Herald. Tallahassee Democrat. Gainesville Sun. Churches help with school supplies. Northwest Florida Daily News. The United Way prepares a school supplies drive. Tampa Bay Times.
