Accountability. A new report criticizes Florida's accountability system for not emphasizing the performance of certain demographic subgroups. Education Week. Michael Petrilli of the Fordham Institute responds that states like Florida have it right.
Growth. The Lee County school district appears be straining capacity as official enrollment counts begin. Fort Myers News-Press.
Testing. Complaints from public school educators have yet to generate wholesale changes to the state's testing and accountability system. Tampa Bay Times.
Private schools. A Southwest Florida private school marks a milestone. Fort Myers News-Press.
Campaigns. Next month's election could significantly reshape a Hernando school board with two open seats. Tampa Bay Times.
Readiness. Pasco elementary schools adopt the AVID program to lay the groundwork for college readiness. Tampa Bay Times.
Education reform. Activists plan to screen a movie critical of education reform. Gainesville Sun.
Recycling. Okaloosa schools debate expanding their recycling program. Northwest Florida Daily News.
Health. A Catholic school cancels classes amid a stomach virus outbreak. Lakeland Ledger.
Security. Manatee schools are hiring a new security director. Bradenton Herald.
