Accountability concerns: While the Florida Board of Education decided how to judge student testing and grade schools last week, educators already are suggesting the entire process of assessing accountability should get another look after the next round of tests. Tampa Bay Times. Business groups such as the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Council of 100 are disappointed that the State Board of Education did not toughen standards for student proficiency. They think a level 3 grade, which is now considered passing, is too low and won't prepare students for college or work. Florida Times-Union.

Legislative issues: A bill has been filed by State Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, that would require a 60 percent voter approval on any sales tax increases. School officials are concerned that would make it more difficult to pass tax hikes for school improvements. Gradebook. Among the issues before the Florida Legislature, which begins its session Tuesday, are charter school regulation, school accountability, high school sports, teacher bonuses and the complex funding formula for schools. But generally, we should expect tweaks instead of tranformation. WFSU. Tampa Bay Times. Daily Commercial.

School health care: Endeavour Community School opens in Cocoa and will provide health-care, dental care, mental health care, after-school programming and parental outreach efforts  on campus. Florida Today.

Online graduation: Orange and Lake counties are participating in a test program that gives dropouts a chance at a high school degree by taking classes online at public libraries. Orlando Sentinel.

Religion and schools: Several groups are asking Hillsborough School Superintendent Jeff Eakins to review the district's relationship with several area church. Gradebook. (more…)