Testing. The Orlando Sentinel breaks down the latest testing issues in a new Q & A. A student's jeremiad against testing is highlighted by the Citrus County School Board. Gradebook.
School grades. House testing legislation advances to the floor, after a contentious debate in which members vote not to suspend A-F grates. Scripps/Tribune. Gradebook.
School boards. Members of a new association of school board members gather in Tallahassee, and get encouragement from Sen. Don Gaetz. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Special needs. Education officials see upside in eliminating special diplomas and offering standard diplomas to more special needs students. Lakeland Ledger.
Charter schools. Lawmakers propose $1 million for a planned charter school institute at Florida State University. Tallahassee Democrat.
Uniforms. A proposal supporting school uniforms, but not mandating them, advances in the Legislature. Times/Herald. Associated Press.
Reorganization. Alachua's superintendent further explains his plans to reshuffle three elementary schools in East Gainesville. Gainesville Sun.
Labor. Broward schools look to reduce their teachers' workloads. Sun-Sentinel.
School choice. A New Jersey newspaper column gives a shout-out to Florida's school choice programs. The Record.
Security. Palm Beach students raise money for a school police dog. Sun-Sentinel. A judge delays reaching a final decision in a Manatee County dispute over a school security contract. Bradenton Herald.
Sports. A recruiting investigation against a Tampa Catholic high school turns up insufficient evidence. Tampa Bay Times.
School calendars. Lawmakers consider an earlier school start date. Palm Beach Post.
Teacher conduct. A teacher accused of having porn on his work computer says he is innocent. Fort Myers News-Press.
