Florida math end-of-course exam results won’t count, state says

Florida school districts that planned not to count state end-of-course algebra and geometry exams as 30 percent of students’ grades turned out to be prescient. Department of Education K-12 Chancellor Herschel Lyons informed districts on Monday that the results won’t be available in time, anyway. In a memo to superintendents, Lyons wrote that the state…

Florida Senate and House agree to scope of special session

TALLAHASSEE — In their first tangible sign of progress in weeks, legislative leaders Friday set the agenda for a June special session to include a budget, Medicaid expansion, tax cuts and several other issues. Senate President Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, issued a joint proclamation that specifies issues to be…

Palm Beach County school district in Greenacres David Samore is state’s principal of the year

Students love him for his charisma and open-mindedness. Teachers say he’s a dedicated mentor. David Samore, who leads Okeeheelee Middle in Greenacres, now has another accolade: Florida’s Principal of the Year. The Palm Beach County school district announced Thursday that Samore was selected as the top principal for middle and high schools by the Florida…