Students from Blake High's AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) hosted a college and career day fair at the school, 1701 N. Boulevard. Students met with representatives on April 17 from the University of South Florida, Hillsborough Community College, Saint Leo University and University of West Florida in Pensacola. They also met business owners who discussed their professions. ...more

April 29, 2009

When the Hillsborough County Council of National Board Certified Teachers met March 14 in Brandon, The Tampa Tribune asked some of the more than three-dozen educators attending how they see the economy affecting their students. Here are some of their responses. ...more

March 21, 2009

When Newsome High School's band director stepped onto the field last fall, he knew he was sticking his neck out. ...more

March 4, 2009

Plant City High School senior Shambria Young is on a roll. In May, she was crowned Miss In Living Color by a local nonprofit group. ...more

February 11, 2009

Four area schools can boast that they have the best teachers in the county. ...more

January 14, 2009

Four area schools can boast that they have the best teachers in the county. ...more

January 14, 2009

Brandon High School principal Leslie Smith Granich enjoys the rare privilege of longevity. She has been in "The Eagle's Nest" since 1990. ...more

September 3, 2008

Savon Williams practiced his speech at The Church of Heaven's Harvest. His father, Ray, the church's pastor, worked with Savon to make sure he had the words just right for an anticipated audience of nearly 3,000 educators. ...more

July 23, 2008

Savon Williams, 14, practiced his speech standing at the podium at The Church of Heaven's Harvest in Temple Terrace. His father, Ray, who is the church's pastor, worked with Savon to make sure he had the words just right for an anticipated audience of nearly 3,000 educators. ...more

July 9, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - A program that makes bad grades feel manageable and college attainable is expanding throughout the Hillsborough County school district, and educators hope it will give a boost to students who might get overlooked. ...more

June 7, 2008