Career academy: A Pasco County high school plans to offer a course on drone technology as it launches an Aerospace Career Academy with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Tampa Bay Times.
Dual enrollment: The Florida Association of District School Superintendents prepares to tackle the dual enrollment law that has districts paying when their students sign up for state college courses. Tampa Bay Times.
College prep: A Broward County high school starts a new program to help college-bound students make good academic choices, explore different school options and make connections. Sun Sentinel.
Governor’s race: Democratic candidate Charlie Crist is talking about teacher evaluations and education funding as he stumps for the seat. StateImpact Florida.
Common Core: The State Board of Education will hear a summary of Common Core comments and complaints from the public. Tallahassee Democrat.
Tax hike: Rapid student growth and lack of space and money have the Lee County School District considering something historically unpopular: a hike in the sales tax. Fort Myers News-Press.
School spending: Air-conditioner repairs are costing Palm Beach County’s school district $4.1 million in a tight budget year. Palm Beach Post.
Free lunch: The Florida Department of Children & Families is investigating a Palm Beach County elementary school after receiving a complaint that some students were not given their free breakfasts. Palm Beach Post.
Class size: The total number of students enrolled in Polk County schools, including charter schools, is 95,532 this year. The Ledger.
Great American Teach-In: Professionals and community members bring their expertise into the classroom for the annual event. The Ledger.
Conduct: Parents defend a Seminole County teacher who has a 30-year history of disciplinary issues. Orlando Sentinel.
Lawsuit: A St. Petersburg couple has sued the Pinellas County school board after their son was hurt during a nonsanctioned game. The Tampa Tribune.
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