Budgets. Broward approves a $2.6 capital program amid a debate over spending priorities. Sun-Sentinel. Hillsborough officials plan a new approach to class size compliance as budgets get tight. Tampa Bay Times.
Private schools. A Fort Pierce Episcopal school receives approval to grow its campus. TC Palm.
Failure factories. U.S. Rep. Cathy Castor calls for a federal review of Title I spending in Pinellas schools. Tampa Bay Times.
Testing. A validity study of Florida's testing system is due Sept. 1. Orlando Sentinel.
Curriculum. A new Collier policy may tighten regulation of teachers' use of digital media. Naples Daily News.
Closing the gap. A Sarasota task force looks to tackle the educational divide between affluent and poor students. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Parent opinions. Duval schools plan surveys on uniforms, choice programs and more. Florida Times-Union.
Transportation. Bus drivers warned about potential problems before a back-to-school busing fiasco. Palm Beach Post.
Back to school. Miami-Dade's superintendent fires up teachers the week before school starts. Miami Herald.
Safety. Pasco schools launch an emergency text message system. Gradebook. School resource officers remain funded in Alachua County, at least for now. Gainesville Sun.
Student health. Collier officials turn away hundreds of students for lacking immunizations. Fort Myers News-Press. Leon schools plan a new drug prevention program. Tallahassee Democrat.
Leadership. Pasco's superintendent hasn't yet said whether he'll run for re-election. Gradebook.
Homelessness. A Miami-Dade program offers homeless students clothes and supplies. WSVN.
Teacher pay. District get more advice on a controversial teacher bonus program. Gradebook. The Pasco school board approves pay raises that now await union approval. Gradebook.
