State budget. Florida lawmakers approve a spending plan that would boost funding for public schools. Times/Herald. Some North Florida districts won't be affected by a budget provision that provides for school uniforms. Panama City News Herald. Sen. Don Gaetz highlights projects in Northwest Florida. Jackson County Floridian. The budget would boost several education reform issues. Foundation for Florida's Future.
District budgets. Volusia looks to cut costs at the central district office to free up money for schools. Daytona Beach News-Journal. An outgoing Hernando district safety manager says his idea for cost savings is being ignored. Tampa Bay Times.
Charter schools. Charter advocate Jim Horne pushes back on proposed charter school restrictions in a Sun-Sentinel guest column. Ralph Arza weighs in with the Palm Beach Post. Firings and resignations fuel acrimony at a Miami Shores charter school. Miami Herald.
Growth. The Volusia school district could work with a developer to build a new school in a fast-growing area. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Superintendents. Palm Beach's new superintendent hints at potential upgrades to the district's choice programs. Palm Beach Post.
Philanthropy. A major private donation will help fund arts centers at Bay County district schools. Panama City News Herald.
Year-round school. Yesteryear's trend survives at a Broward elementary school. Sun-Sentinel.
School boards. A closed-door Clay school board meeting ends in controversy after uninvited administrators show up. Florida Times-Union.
Violence. Jacksonville officials plan camps to keep young people safe over summer. Florida Times-Union. A former employee says the Palm Beach school district hasn't done enough to protect students. Palm Beach Post.
Textbooks. A textbook showdown is set to come before the Lee County School Board. Fort Myers News-Press.
Nutrition. The Lee board will vote on whether to expand free lunch to more students. Naples Daily News.
Recess. Orange County schools might ensure all students get a break. Orlando Sentinel.
Common Core. Opponents of the standards protest a Jeb Bush appearance at a Republican Party dinner. Saint Petersblog.
Student life. Hillsborough students cite a lack of peer respect in a district survey. Tampa Bay Times.
Teacher conduct. Three instructors could be fired for mistreating special education students. Lakeland Ledger.
Scams. Lee County district officials warn a business selling advertising at high school football games is bogus. Naples Daily News.
Corporal punishment. Lake County schools may ban the practice. Orlando Sentinel.
STEM. Gainesville-area teachers head to Plant Camp. Gainesville Sun. Miami-Dade biology students will no longer dissect cats. Miami Herald.
Public records. A school bus company criticizes Hillsborough schools in a contract dispute. Gradebook.
