When people think of the word "homeless," they typically don't think of all the things that have to remain constant while a family is losing its home - going to school, catching the bus and completing homework, for example. ...more

August 1, 2008

When people think of the word "homeless," they typically don't think of all the things that have to remain constant while a family is losing its home — going to school, catching the bus and completing homework, for example. ...more

July 31, 2008

A statewide proposal to lower property taxes and raise other revenue may have unpredictable effects on local schools. ...more

July 25, 2008

A statewide proposal to lower property taxes and raise other revenue may have unpredictable effects on local schools. ...more

July 25, 2008

The rumored "2 percent reduction" may come in the form of a $3.3 million cut for local schools. ...more

June 26, 2008

With possible budget cuts on the horizon for the Hernando County Sheriff's Office due to the passage of Amendment 1 and a drop in property values, local schools may be dropping two school resource officers and four crossing guards. ...more

June 15, 2008

TARPON SPRINGS - The Police Department's small cadre of school-based officers has been recognized as best in the state by the Florida Association of School Resource Officers. The honor is especially sweet for Tarpon police, who lobbied to have their own officers patrol local schools. Other schools in the county have SROs from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. ...more

June 14, 2008

The Hillsborough County School District will sponsor the Summer Food Service Program June 23 through July 25 at schools with extended school year programs, and June 9 through August 8 at schools offering other programs. ...more

June 4, 2008

Ruse To Divert Attention I read that Superintendent Wayne Alexander is "examining every dollar, in every department, every day," and even considering a four-day school week to save $650,000. This is clearly a ruse to divert attention from the real cuts. If it's not we're in big trouble! ...more

June 3, 2008

Proponents of sex education programs that focus on encouraging abstinence are launching a nationwide campaign aimed at enlisting 1 million parents to support the controversial approach. ...more

June 1, 2008