Arne Duncan. The federal education chief visits the National Urban League in Fort Lauderdale and talks with StateImpact.
Jeb Bush. Former state Board of Education member T. Willard Fair, who helped start a charter school with Jeb Bush, says the governor’s support for education reform shows he’s a different kind of Republican. Sun-Sentinel. The former governor will talk education in a speech before the Urban League today. The Buzz. Education issues figure prominently in PolitiFact’s rundown of Bush and Hillary Clinton’s rhetoric on race.
Charter schools. Palm Beach’s schools chief wants charter-like flexibility for district schools. Palm Beach Post. A South Florida city sells land for a future charter school location. South Florida Business Journal. Traffic fears stir opposition to a South Florida charter school’s expansion. Florida Bulldog.
Poverty. Nearly a third of Miami-Dade County’s youngest children live in poverty. Miami Herald.
Disparities. Palm Beach schools grapple with racial divides in punishment and academics. Sun-Sentinel.
Teacher evaluations. The statewide teachers union seeks a rehearing in a case challenging Florida’s evaluation system. News Service of Florida.
Teachers unions. The national American Federation of Teachers’ takeover of Orange County’s union is expected to last a year. Orlando Sentinel.
Student health. Some districts struggle to hire and retain speech pathologists. Tampa Bay Times. The NFL leads a push for more schools to hire certified athletic trainers. Florida Times-Union.
Hiring. Bay schools hold a job fair. Panama City News Herald.
Testing. Some Central Florida students will have to retake their ACTs after tests get lost in the mail. Orlando Sentinel.
STEM. Hillsborough groups promote STEM careers. Tampa Bay Times.
Budgets. Martin and St. Johns Counties approve a slightly lower school tax rates. St. Augustine Record. Stuart News.
Attendance. A plan to combat absenteeism in Manatee draws praise. Bradenton Herald.
Back-to-school. The Tampa Bay Times offers timeless tips.
Leadership. The Tampa Bay Times notes student leaders’ accomplishments.
Campaigns. A former principal might enter the race for Leon County Schools superintendent. Tallahassee Democrat.
Donations. A Panhandle high school gets money for band uniforms. Northwest Florida Daily News.
Summer. A Collier camp combines art and science activities. Naples Daily News.
