Decisions, decisions: Back to school 2020 offers many choices, none easy. - Tampa Bay Times

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Did we mention that it’s almost time to return to school in Florida? But what does that really mean? Even shopping looks different this year, though the sales tax holiday remains unchanged. Check out the latest stories in today’s roundup.

Online classes will look different. Schools say they learned lessons to make the model more meaningful and beneficial this time around.

More parents than ever are really weighing their choices. Concerns abound over both in-person and online options this year.

That back-to-school shopping list features a new set of needs. Masks and computer learning software, wipes and printing supplies are now prominent on the list. Glue sticks, not so much.

Faculty and staff still want more details about what their jobs will look like. Pinellas County teachers reach an agreement on working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. • University of South Florida graduate assistants want trustees to cover their full health insurance premiums, saying they shouldn’t face added costs during a pandemic.

USF graduate assistants held a protest earlier this month outside the Yuengling Center. Their union is in the process of negotiating with the the university over the terms of their contract. (Divya Kumar | TIMES). [ DIVYA KUMAR | Times ]

There’s a lot to learn. Marion County teachers began their three-week preparation on Monday, the Ocala Star-Banner reports.

Manatee County teachers reported to schools on Monday. At one campus, they quickly were sent home after one colleague tested positive for the coronavirus, the Bradenton Herald reports. • At least three Bay County school employees have tested positive since returning to work last week, WMBB reports.

Who’s responsible if students get sick? Leaders at Florida’s private universities are worried about liability, the News Service of Florida reports.

Every district’s reopening model is a little different. Duval County won approval for a proposal that includes a partial in-person program that doesn’t quite meet the mandate for full time bricks and mortar, the Florida Times-Union reports. • The Seminole County school district has shifted its position on mask use, the Orlando Sentinel reports.

‘Science should drive decision making on safely reopening schools.’ Broward County schools will remain online only until COVID-19 cases dramatically decrease, superintendent Robert Runcie says in state of the district address, WFOR reports.

Escambia County is still trying to pick its first appointed superintendent. Six candidates spoke to the School Board via video, the Pensacola News-Journal reports.

Yet another reminder that someone’s paying attention to your social media. Duval County teachers get a note from the district saying disciplinary action could come for employees who don’t follow the system’s social media policy, WJXT reports.

About that logo ... The Martin County school district is looking into whether a Black Lives Matter t-shirt that featured a high school’s logo violated district rules, TC Palm reports.

Don’t miss any stories. Yesterday’s news roundup is right here.

Before you go ... Wondering how “Education Reform” wound up on the backs of some NBA players? Education Week has an explanation, including insights from some of the 11 players who picked the slogan.

Brooklyn Nets' Garrett Temple (17) wears a jersey advocating for education reform as he heads to the bench during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic Friday, July 31, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) [ ASHLEY LANDIS | AP ]

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Decisions, decisions: Back to school 2020 offers many choices, none easy. - Tampa Bay Times

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