Florida education news: Race to the Top, bus stop safety, longer school days and more

BUS STOPS: The Pinellas school system needs to repair its dangerous transportation system , which has students crossing highways to get to bus stops, the Times editorializes. (Times photo, Lara Cerri) HALF-TRUE: Charlie Crist pushes the envelope in trying to prove how well Florida's schools have done during his tenure, Politifact.com reports. IN THE WAY: The Florida Education Association is making a big mistake in blocking the state's path on the Race to the Top, Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Thomas writes. CHARTER DECISION: A state judge sides with the St. Lucie school district in its decision to close a failing charter school, the Port St. Lucie Tribune reports. STILL IN SCHOOL: Nearly 100 Duval students attend a three-day FCAT prep camp during their winter break, the Florida Times-Union reports .  SAFE TO SCHOOL: About 95 needy Orlando kids get new bikes to ride to school after their bus route ends, WESH.com reports. IN THE STATE'S HANDS: Florida Atlantic University sends a hazing case to the state

attorney's office for review, the Sun-Sentinel reports. INSPIRATION: Miami-Dade sign language teacher Cathy Oshrain helps students feel comfortable with deafness , the Miami Herald reports. THEY'RE PRETTY, BUT … Edison State College faces criticism for its purchase of some pricey drapery for an office, the Fort Myers News-Press reports. OUSTED: Palm Beach's embattled chief academic officer is demoted , the Palm Beach Post reports. What that means for his controversial academic plan is not so settled , the Post reports. NOT GUILTY PLEA: Former Broward School Board member Beverly Gallagher tells a judge she's not guilty of the corruption charges she faces, the Palm Beach Post reports. LONGER DAYS: Volusia officials look for ways to extend the academic day for students, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reports. NOT THERE YET: Monroe's teachers union president isn't convinced about the Race to the Top, the Keynoter reports. *

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