Charter schools. The Tampa Tribune writes about the Hillsborough school district's threats to close three charter schools. More from WTSP. A MacDill commander writes about the benefits the school would bring, also in the Tribune. Four proposed charter schools apply in Sarasota County. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Lawsuits. Matthew Ladner takes on a reporter's characterization of parents involved in a school choice lawsuit as "pawns."
Migrants. The Palm Beach County school district works to accommodate students from Central America. Palm Beach Post.
Campaigns. The Naples Daily News profiles a school board candidate who helped found a charter school. The Orange County teachers union endorsement process for candidates proves messy. Orlando Sentinel. The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce endorses two candidates in Duval. Florida Times-Union.
Turnarounds. The Escambia school district hires an outside firm to help a school improve. Pensacola News-Journal.
Superintendents. Alachua's new chief fields questions from an African-American community group. Gainesville Sun.
Common Core. Teachers get trained on the state's new standards. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Combination schools. The K-8 model is becoming more common in Miami-Dade. Miami Herald.
Employee conduct. A Lee County administrator accused of bullying will keep his job. Fort Myers News-Press.
Back to school. Shopping for school supplies has become more stressful, Orlando Sentinel columnist Beth Kassab writes.
Tutoring. The Miami Herald offers advice for parents looking for tutoring options.
