Testing. Technology glitches snare testing during Florida's first day administering new state writing assessments. Tampa Bay Times. Florida Times-Union. Tallahassee Democrat. Gradebook. Miami Herald. Sun-Sentinel. Tampa Tribune. Orlando Sentinel. Palm Beach Post. Fort Myers News-Press. Lakeland Ledger. Sarasota Herald-Tribune. FSU Professor Paul Cottle offers some perspective on the start of testing season. Bridge to Tomorrow. Follow-up here.
Closures. Consolidating schools in two communities outside Gainesville would improve services, Alachua's superintendent says, but residents are angry that their community school might close. Gainesville Sun.
Private schools. Tampa's Jesuit High School lands another major donation. Tampa Bay Times.
Teachers unions. Pay and testing are the rallying cry at a union protest in Volusia. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
STEM. Some North Florida school districts are signing up more students in physics courses, an important stepping stone to science and engineering careers. Tallahassee Democrat.
Liability. The Hillsborough school district denies it's at fault in the death of a first grader. Tampa Bay Times.
School recognition. Gov. Rick Scott touts performance bonuses in Southwest Florida. Naples Daily News.
Teacher conduct. A Broward teacher is accused of using a slur against a Muslim student. Miami Herald.
Student activities. Students and a school district are in court over a blocked attempt to create a gay-straight alliance. Orlando Sentinel.
Transportation. A new bus security system drives controversy in Volusia. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Literacy. It's never to early to promote reading to young children. Florida Times-Union.
State board. Chairman Gary Chartrand is reappointed. Florida Times-Union.
