COVID-19 hurt their scholarship chances. Florida teens now have more time. - Tampa Bay Times

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COVID-19 threw a monkey wrench into many Florida high school seniors’ efforts to earn a Bright Futures scholarship — in many cases their best chance to afford a university education. After much behind the scenes work, the Department of Education has come up with a partial solution. Read on for that and more Florida education news.

The virus made it impossible for seniors to earn higher test scores or complete their volunteer hours. An executive order issued late Wednesday aimed to ease those obstacles. But for some teens, it still might not be enough.

The Pasco County School Board plans to resume in-person meetings next week. There could be some political drama right away.

Will students return to classrooms in the fall? Broward County school district officials consider a variety of options, including alternating days and mornings only, the Sun-Sentinel reports. • Palm Beach County officials say they’re weighing three possible plans, the Palm Beach Post reports. They’re also preparing budget cuts, just in case.

Anti-racism lessons need to come to Miami-Dade schools. So says board member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, whose own family once lost its home because of the school district, the Miami Herald reports. More from WLRN.

Alyssa Gallegos, holding a "BLM" sign, leads protesters in chants as people continue nationwide protests against police brutality on Sunday, June 7, 2020 in St. Petersburg. [IVY CEBALLO | Times]

Sure, they want to take a stand against racism. But the Manatee County School Board couldn’t agree on whether to use the words “black Americans” in its statement, the Bradenton Herald reports.

Other districts also are exploring what to do to promote equity for minority students. The Brevard County School Board is considering adoption of resolutions presented by the NAACP, Florida Today reports. • Leon County high school athletic coaches are taking on the issue with their students, the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Come and get your food. Lake County schools no longer will require parents to bring their children to pick up free meals, the Daily Commercial reports.

On second thought ... The Volusia County School Board is rethinking its plan for a new K-8 school because of the cost, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reports.

COVID-19 pushed back the planned debut of a long awaited charter high school in Destin. Now the applicants need a new site, the Northwest Florida Daily News reports.

Time for a change. Clay County’s new superintendent makes 15 administrative changes in the district, Clay Today reports. • Marion County’s new superintendent selects a new second-in-command, the Ocala Star-Banner reports.

Manatee County’s superintendent gets top marks in her evaluation. A 10 percent bonus could come next, the Herald-Tribune reports.

A Broward County guidance counselor kept his job for years after a fraud conviction. He’s now fired, the Sun-Sentinel reports.

Again, people really do read what you write on social media. A Bay County elementary teacher is the latest to face disciplinary action for derogatory comments about the racial justice protesters, the Panama City News Herald reports.

Miss a story? You can always take another look at yesterday’s roundup.

Before you go ... Charter schools often spark debate in Florida, with supporters lauding their innovation and choice, detractors contending they take away from the traditional school system. Do charters really hurt public education? A newly released report — granted by a group generally pro-charter — makes the argument that they don’t. Read it for yourself and see what you think.

A group of students make their way into the Athenian Academy of Pasco. The question still gets asked whether charter schools hurt the traditional public education system. [Times (2006)]

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