Felecia Wintons Taylor didn't set out to be a trailblazer, but that's what she did when she opened Books for Thought in 1992. ...more

November 19, 2009

Donna James believes in the positive impact of faithful friends as well as the powerful product of prayer. ...more

February 25, 2009

A charter school that postponed its opening for a year plans to fill the time and meet potential students by offering private after-school tutoring. ...more

September 10, 2008

A charter school that postponed its opening for a year plans to fill the time and meet potential students by offering private after-school tutoring. ...more

September 10, 2008

A charter school designed to promote peace didn't attract enough attention to open this year as planned. ...more

September 3, 2008

A new charter school in Carrollwood is taking a peaceful approach. Taylor Peace Academy opens Monday with kindergarten through third grade; it will expand to fourth and fifth grade by 2010. Teachers are trained to offer peace education for all grades. ...more

August 14, 2008

A new charter school in Carrollwood envisions a setting where children gather around the "peace table" daily to discuss differences, work through conflicts or recap learning experiences. ...more

August 13, 2008

A new charter school in Carrollwood envisions a setting where children gather around the "peace table" daily to discuss differences, work through conflicts or recap learning experiences. ...more

August 13, 2008

Charter schools are paid for with public tax money but operated by private individuals, organizations or other public entities. They're free from government regulations other than those involving testing, health and safety. ...more

August 1, 2008

TAMPA - The Hillsborough County School Board approved five new charter schools Tuesday, including one that will change its name at a board member's request. ...more

October 17, 2007