Charter schools. Charter schools can give teachers a way to break through bureaucracy. Orlando Sentinel.
School choice. A public school controlled choice policy provokes controversy in the well-to-do enclave of Coral Gables. Miami Herald. New magnet schools are in the works in a reshuffling of Alachua schools. Gainesville Sun.
Administration. Florida names its principal of the year, an Orange County administrator who presided over a dramatic turnaround. Orlando Sentinel. The state’s top assistant principal hails from Flagler. Daytona Beach News-Journal. The Palm Beach Post profiles a principal of a Catholic School preparing for its anniversary. A principal in the process of changing schools is reprimanded for spending money on her old school. Sun-Sentinel.
Testing. Gov. Rick Scott’s testing announcement sparks confusion. Tampa Bay Times. Some districts say it will relieve testing burdens. Ocala Star-Banner.
Superintendents. Hillsborough’s outgoing superintendent reminds well-wishers that elections have consequences. Tampa Bay Times. Tampa Tribune. Two districts may be on the verge of hiring a Manatee administrator as their chief. Bradenton Herald.
Pensions. Changes to the Florida Retirement System may once again be on the table in the Legislature. Tallahassee Democrat.
Financial literacy. Lawmakers are once again pushing for a standalone “money course.” Sun-Sentinel.
Class size. Lake County schools’ class size penalty is reduced dramatically. Orlando Sentinel.
Discipline. Alachua schools reduce suspensions. Gainesville Sun. Schools get results with positive behavior support. Lakeland Ledger.
Textbooks. The Lee County school district is poised to appoint a committee to review curriculum decisions. Fort Myers News-Press.
College. A scholarship fund helps send minority students from Fort Meade to college. Lakeland Ledger.
Legislation. A proposed bill takes aim at testing and standards controversies. Indian River Press-Journal.
