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Florida education news: Medical marijuana, school names and the continuing Common Core debate

A roundup of stories from around the state.
 
Vials of medical marijuana oil. [Monica Herndon | Tampa Bay Times]
Vials of medical marijuana oil. [Monica Herndon | Tampa Bay Times]
Published Oct. 15, 2019

MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Heeding a warning from the Florida Department of Education, the Pasco County school district prepares to adopt a policy for student use of medical marijuana at schools. Pasco is among several districts to have veered away from a policy to avoid running afoul of federal laws, which don’t match state laws on marijuana.

NAME GAME: The Hillsborough County School Board has plenty of suggestions, from beloved educators to former presidents, as it considers naming its newest elementary school. • The top proposal for Lee County’s next high school is the name of the community it will serve, the Fort Myers News-Press reports.

STANDARDS REVISION: South Florida residents turn out to offer their opinions on the state’s latest draft of student expectations and the elimination of Common Core, WLRN reports.

TEACHER TRAINING: A group of superintendents tells lawmakers about the importance of continuing education for teachers, Florida Politics reports.

STUDENT THERAPY: A Brevard County family works with a local lawmaker and school district officials to change a law that is preventing a private therapist from helping their son with disabilities in the classroom, Florida Today reports.

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH: Candidates for Volusia County superintendent share their views on how they would strengthen relationships within the district, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reports.

CONTRACT TALKS: Alachua County teachers reach a tentative contract deal that includes 2 percent raises, the Gainesville Sun reports.

SECURITY: The Palm Beach County school district will hire a new director of school police to oversee the expansion of its force, the Palm Beach Post reports.

GETTING THERE: Some students living near Martin County’s Hobe Elementary will begin getting bus rides to school after their walking route is deemed too dangerous, TC Palm reports.

TEST SCORES: Volusia County students improve their SAT performance, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reports.

BAD ACTS: A Duval County elementary school bookkeeper is arrested on accusations of stealing at least $10,000 from the school, the Florida Times-Union reports.

TODAY: Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission, 8:30 a.m., Champion’s Gate

ICYMI: Yesterday’s Florida education news roundup