Erin del Castillo will start July 1, pending school board approval.

The new lab puts an emphasis on innovation in elementary education.

Negotiations that started in the summer resulted in the end of the step program, which rewarded some teachers the longer they were employed.

Complaints policy among those under scrutiny this year.

The program is meant to promote the inclusion and success of under-represented students in the International Baccalaureate program.

The announcement came during the Ignite Education awards ceremony on Dec. 13 at The Westin, Sarasota.

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.