Charter schools: Hillsborough County’s superintendent says she has reservations about Charter Schools USA’s proposal to operate a school on MacDill Air Force Base. Tampa Bay Times.
Dual enrollment: School district leaders plan to fight new dual enrollment legislation that calls for districts to pay for college courses their students take. They also say that the funding change discourages them from promoting dual-enrollment options. Tampa Bay Times.
State grades: Florida school superintendents are asking state leaders to revamp the state’s A through F school grading system — including eliminating the letter grades. StateImpact Florida.
PARCC: Florida gives up its role as the fiscal agent for the PARCC testing consortium to Maryland. Tampa Bay Times.
Graduation requirements: A new study says Florida’s “standard” high school diploma doesn’t meet the “college and career ready” benchmarks promised by Common Core and will leave students ill-prepared. Sun Sentinel.
Governor’s race: St. Johns County school superintendent Joseph Joyner withdraws his name from Gov. Scott’s short list of possible lieutenant governor candidates. The Buzz.
Open access: Two lawmakers file bills that would encourage school districts to provide greater access to school outdoor recreation and athletic facilities, as well as enter into joint-use agreements for organizations to use the grounds. Tampa Bay Times.
Wish list: Duval County’s superintendent tops his legislative agenda with a plea for more capital dollars for traditional schools. Florida Times-Union.
Youth fair: Miami-Dade County students raising an animal – cattle, poultry, lambs, goats, swine and equine – plan to enter into the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition. Miami Herald.
Teach-In: Community members from a host of different professions — from violinists to volunteer firefighters — stop by Pinellas County schools for the 20th-annual Great American Teach-In. The Tampa Tribune.
School boards: Hillsborough board member April Griffin will not seek re-election to a third term. The Tampa Tribune.
Conduct: A second-grade Hernando County teacher is suspended without pay after an investigation into allegations she physically and verbally mistreated students. Tampa Bay Times.
TB: A third Jackson High student tests positive for exposure to tuberculosis. Florida Times-Union.
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