It's been a lesson in perseverance paying off for supporters of Tarpon Springs Elementary School. ...more

August 16, 2008

Who knew art could help improve math and science test scores for local students? ...more

August 8, 2008

Readers of your paper on July 30 were shocked to see a front-page headline that said we are planning to close three of our schools. The headline was misleading, and the act of placing that large headline on the front page was irresponsible. ...more

August 6, 2008

For those who want the flexibility and freedom to home school their children, Florida has a few standards for families to follow. ...more

August 1, 2008

The USF/Patel Charter School board of directors will hold a conference call meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, to discuss the status of the school. A conference phone will be set up for the public in Room 241 of the administration building at the University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. ...more

July 28, 2008

When the Florida Department of Education recently announced the school grades, I felt a deep sense of pride for the students, faculty and staff at F.W. Springstead High School. In 2004-05, SHS was the first high school in the district to receive the B rating. In 2006-07, we earned a C, then received a D due to a penalty clause that the state of Florida has in place when one segment of the testing score does not meet its prescribed percentage. ...more

July 26, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School Board will hold its first hearing on the 2008-09 budget Tuesday as it prepares for what is expected to be a tight financial year that could get even worse with more state funding cuts and rising gas and electricity prices. ...more

July 24, 2008

After teaching for 27 years, Patricia Carter has no plans to leave the classroom when she is eligible for retirement in three years. ...more

July 22, 2008

The Florida Department of Education this week issued grades to the state's public schools. This no doubt re-ignited water-cooler debates on whether testing-based grading of school performance is accomplishing anything or is actually counterproductive. ...more

July 12, 2008

As the excitement wears off regarding the Hernando County School District's overall "A" grade for the first time in the history of the state's A Plus plan, officials are taking a closer look at schools that have not met federal standards. ...more

July 11, 2008