School boards. A new membership organization courts school board members who break with the Florida School Boards Association and support school choice. Naples Daily News. Palm Beach Post. Indian River Press-Journal. Fort Myers News-Press. Sarasota Herald-Tribune. redefinED. NorthEscambia.com. Sunshine State News.
Testing. Some districts that have certified "readiness" for new state tests may in fact not be ready. Gradebook.
Curriculum. A textbook controversy is expected to take center stage at a Collier County school board meeting. Naples Daily News.
Vouchers. School vouchers are making a comeback after Republicans swept into office this fall. The Economist.
Contracts. Lawmakers express concern about Leon County Schools' contracting process for construction projects. Tallahassee Democrat.
Black history. Many students don't recognize famous figures from the civil rights movement. Florida Today.
Boundaries. The Hillsborough school district plans to redraw attendance zones and shift some students to a planned K-8 school. Tampa Tribune.
Class size. Florida TaxWatch says class size penalties should be calculated based on school-wide averages. Palm Beach Post.
Safety. Tampa high school students learn CPR. Tampa Bay Times.
STEM. Palm Beach students attend a science fair. Palm Beach Post.
Donations. Polk schools launch a new online fundraising platform. Lakeland Ledger.
Employee conduct. A Jacksonville private school administrator is accused of DUI and cocaine possession. WJAX.
