SCHOOL GRADES: Even ardent school grading proponents question the current model in light of the Tony Bennett saga over grade manipulations in Indiana.
STUDY HARD: Hillsborough County launches a Collegiate Academy for three high schools to foster a college-going culture.
ANTI-BULLYING: Some Broward students begin a social networking site for socially isolated middle schoolers, the Sun-Sentinel reports.
ONE MORE YEAR: Brevard schools find some successes and some controversy in their transitional kindergarten to first grade program, Florida Today reports.
PLAY THE MUSIC: Polk educators tout the positive academic benefits of joining the high school band, the Ledger reports.
HIGH TECH: Flagler officials discuss the cost of insurance families could pay for district-issued laptops for all, as well as repair costs, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reports.
ANOTHER WAY: The Fort Myers News-Press publishes a special report on education in Asia.
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