Testing. The latest round of computerized testing appears to be going smoothly. Tampa Bay Times. Orlando Sentinel. Tampa Tribune. The Palm Beach Post probes testing and accountability legislation sent to Gov. Rick Scott.
Charter schools. Palm Beach charters whose applications were rejected will get a hearing before the state Board of Education. Sun-Sentinel. Palm Beach Post. Duval credit-recovery charters face an ultimatum to boost graduation rates. Florida Times-Union. Charter school parents take issue with district administrative fees. Naples Daily News.
Financial literacy. A bill requiring all students to take a course on financial literacy may get a new lease on life. StateImpact.
Advanced Placement. Florida's eye-popping AP results look a bit different when broken out by subject. Bridge to Tomorrow.
Labor. Brevard teachers plan to take issue with their working conditions before the local school board. Florida Today. Volusia teachers once again fail to reach a contract agreement with the district. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Funding. Southwest Florida elected officials suggest novel proposals to overcome the challenge of paying for a new high school. Fort Myers News-Press.
Employee conduct. A Duval administrator faces suspension over his attempts to subdue a student. Florida Times-Union. A Pasco teacher arrested on sex charges sent sexually explicit pictures to teens who attended a school other than the charter where she worked. Tampa Bay Times.
Safety. Legislation allowing select district employees to carry guns may get another hearing in the Florida Senate. Gradebook.
School calendars. District officials weigh decisions on a potential earlier start date. Gradebook.
Competition. Okaloosa's academic team wins a state title. Northwest Florida Daily News.
