In team sports, the publicity normally is directed at the players who score the touchdowns, baskets or goals. However, just as important are the role players who work hard and do everything asked of them by their coaches, knowing that their name likely will never make the headlines. ...more

November 29, 2009

The Hillsborough County school district has spent nearly $1 billion on teachers, schools, and classroom additions since Florida passed a law forcing more of each. ...more

November 7, 2009

Results from the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test released today will show the number of third-graders likely to advance to fourth grade. ...more

May 21, 2009

At 94 years old, Lillian Webb is still going for the gold. In early August, she hopes to be in San Francisco, competing for the eighth time in the National Senior Games. ...more

March 14, 2009

In 2002, when 52 percent of Florida voters cast ballots in favor of a constitutional amendment to reduce class size, they gave Florida schools a mandate to teach students in smaller classes. Since then, the Legislature has honored the will of voters by dedicating $13 billion needed for new classroom construction and hiring new teachers. ...more

March 11, 2009

As school budgets shrink, so does the state's ability to reduce the size of classrooms. ...more

March 7, 2009

A group advising the Hillsborough County schools superintendent on how to meet Florida's stringent class-size law worked up a list of suggestions today to argue for relief during the legislative session. ...more

March 5, 2009

I need these pills refilled," the weary mother says, displaying an array of empty bottles on the desk in my office. "My son is bipolar." ...more

December 20, 2008

There is no need to sell your dental fillings to have a happy holiday season, as one all-news cable channel suggested some people contemplate. ...more

December 13, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Sally Plunkett knows what it's like to be an elementary school student struggling with reading. ...more

November 9, 2008