Private schools. An Escambia Christian school raises money for scholarships for single-parent families. Pensacola News-Journal.
Testing. Florida advocates seize on President Obama's testing announcement. Miami Herald. A study finds students spend 25 hours a year on testing. Orlando Sentinel.
Teacher evaluations. Pinellas may reduce the importance of testing. Tampa Bay Times.
Mentoring. An elementary school teacher sets up a lunch group for role models. Gainesville Sun.
Transportation. A man with a checkered past drives students to school in Pinellas. Tampa Bay Times.
Literacy. A Martin County initiative focuses on third grade reading. Stuart News.
Equity. A religious group calls attention to education. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Education reform. The Tampa Bay Times' John Romano seeks a new path on education reform and poverty.
Facilities. Lee residents protest a proposed school site. Naples Daily News. Fort Myers News-Press.
Preschool. A study finds benefits. Extra Credit.
History. Seminole County wants help with its student museum. Orlando Sentinel.
Wellness. Collier schools promote a 5k race. Naples Daily News.
Calendars. Sarasota and Pinellas schools may join those moving up start times. Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Gradebook.
State board. A vacancy exists. Gradebook.