Tax credit scholarships. What would happen to 70,000 students if the lawsuit challenging the scholarship program succeeded? Orlando Sentinel. Step Up For Students, which co-hosts this blog and employs the author of this post, helps administer the program.
Testing. Seminole County’s school superintendent calls on the state to let school districts use national, norm-referenced assessments. Orlando Sentinel. The Sun-Sentinel looks at one school’s testing calendar.
Teachers unions. The American Federation of Teachers considers a takeover of Orange County’s local unit. Orlando Sentinel.
Superintendents. A city commissioner leads the fundraising pack in a bid to become Leon County’s next chief. Tallahassee Democrat.
Administration. The Hillsborough school board will weigh stability against the need to make changes at a struggling school. Tampa Bay Times.
Teamwork. High school students participate in summer teamwork exercises. Pensacola News-Journal.
Oil spill. School boards around the state will weigh oil spill settlements with BP. Fort Myers News-Press. Lakeland Ledger.
Let go. Volusia principals opt not to renew contracts of more than 100 teachers. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Report cards. Martin County streamlines the information it sends home with parents. Stuart News.
School boards. Gov. Rick Scott looks to fill a Manatee school board seat vacated by a member’s death. Bradenton Herald.
Police. Campus cops work with students over the summer to build relationships. Naples Daily News.
