Charter schools. A new charter, the second in Clay County, breaks ground. Clay Today.
Achievement gaps. Students in Duval’s lowest performing schools are making gains, but not enough to close the gap with their higher-scoring peers. Florida Times-Union.
Testing. There are issues, sure, but it’s not as bad as some opponents are making it out to be, a Tampa Bay Times columnist writes. Florida’s new advisory panel on standards and testing meets today. Gradebook.
Athletics. A new Tampa private school combines an intense focus on soccer with Florida Virtual School coursework. Tampa Bay Times. House legislation would overhaul the Florida High School Athletic Association and could lead to its replacement. News Service of Florida. Sun-Sentinel.
Budgets. Declining enrollment means Clay County schools have to cut teacher positions. Florida Times-Union.
Employee conduct. A Tallahassee private school faces allegations of unreported sexual abuse. Tallahassee Democrat.
STEM. A high school student speaks out on the gender gap in science and math. Palm Beach Post.
Prom. High school students in and around Tampa plan an alternate prom in Ybor City. Tampa Tribune.
Gifted education. Escambia prepares an overhaul of its gifted programs. Pensacola News-Journal.
Performance pay. Duval reaches a deal with teachers that includes a new performance pay plan. Florida Times-Union.
Teachers unions. The Florida Education Association criticizes an attempt to create state-managed liability insurance fro teachers. Scripps/Tribune. Labor talks in Volusia reach an impasse. Daytona Beach News-Journal.
