LONG SHADOW: The memory of Lew Williams, who died while in office, hovers over the campaign to replace him on the Pinellas School Board. 

PARTY POLITICS: Pasco superintendent Heather Fiorentino's claim of being a lifelong Republican doesn't hold up.

GETTING STARTED: The Fort Myers News-Press focuses on a brand new teacher on her first day of classes.

ANIMOSITY: The two candidates for Martin superintendent are running a nasty campaign, the Stuart News reports.

GOING UP: Cafeteria prices go up in Broward schools, and could rise again, the Sun-Sentinel reports. 

CHALLENGES: Miami-Dade superintendent Alberto Carvalho sets priorities for the new school year, the Miami Herald reports.