As my daughter's third-grade career continues, I can't help but find myself rather awestruck at how the state of Florida handles education. Everywhere we turn, it seems mixed messages are being sent to our youngest learners. ...more

November 19, 2008

Among those lining up for early voting were Mary Giella Elementary students, who cast simulated ballots in the school's media center Monday. The students have been studying the election process and were given the chance to register their own vote for president. ...more

November 5, 2008

The issues of national security, the economy, taxes and the war in Iraq are complex but, for a few days, they were explored by Cracker Trail Elementary students. ...more

November 5, 2008

Encouragement and praise brought a smile to Park Elementary School's third-graders recently, courtesy of South Florida Community College's Student Government Association. ...more

October 28, 2008

Girls and boys in grades three through 12 are participating in organized sports activities like never before. But disparities exist, based on economics, race, gender and community size. ...more

October 10, 2008

With the number of "schools of choice" doubling this year from two to four, more than twice as many elementary students have transferred to another school through the School Choice option. ...more

October 6, 2008

Evidence of the flagging economy's local effect can be found as close as your neighborhood school's lunch line. ...more

September 24, 2008

For the first time, more than half of all students in Hillsborough County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. ...more

September 23, 2008

If Michael Phelps endorsed a particular cereal or if Miley Cyrus advertised a brand of face cream, people might be more likely to buy those products. ...more

September 17, 2008

If Michael Phelps endorsed a particular cereal or if Miley Cyress advertised a brand of face cream, people might be me more likely to buy those products. ...more

September 14, 2008