Florida State University trustees voted recently to continue requiring health insurance of their students, even though the university's president wanted to suspend the policy as the economy worsens. ...more

March 3, 2009

The final step to reduce class sizes may be put on hold as the state grapples with budget challenges due to the faltering economy. ...more

March 1, 2009

The faces change from year to year, about as fast as the style of the clothes the students wear. The students and even the teachers come and go. The curriculum evolves, and so do the teaching methods. ...more

February 28, 2009

sponsors learn a lot more than how to tune an engine or change a tire. "A lot of the stuff they're learning involves aerodynamics, algebra and geography," he said. In addition, some students involved in the car club he organized at Brandon High in September have seen improvements to their social and behavioral skills. ...more

February 26, 2009

One new middle school principal is taking over at his current school, and one is returning to the place where he spent junior high and his first years of teaching. The Hillsborough County school board appointed principals for Webb and Pierce middle schools Tuesday night. Webb's assistant principal, Marcos Murillo, was promoted to principal, and Henry Lefler, an assistant principal at Williams Middle, will come to Pierce. Murillo, 33, has worked at Webb for a year and said he wants to keep the momentum that Principal Brent McBrien established. Students are enjoying the school year, and Murillo wants to build off their enthusiasm and continue to work to improve academics. ...more

February 25, 2009

The Academy at the Farm is accepting applications for new students for the 2009-10 school year. ...more

February 25, 2009

The faces change from year to year, about as fast as the style of the clothes they wear. The students and even the teachers come and go. The curriculum evolves and so do the methods by which it is taught. But through it all, a school is one of those institutions that define a community. Richey Elementary School, 6807 Madison St., has been part of New Port Richey for 50 years, longer if you consider classes were held there in 1957 before the building was officially completed and "opened" for the start of the 1958-'59 school year. ...more

February 25, 2009

With Avon Park Middle School Principal Dan Johnson retiring at the end of the school year, five education administrators in Highlands County have applied to succeed him. ...more

February 24, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - The budget news for the Pasco County School District just keeps getting grimmer. ...more

February 19, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School Board approved attendance boundaries for Watergrass Elementary School and Anclote High School Tuesday night. ...more

February 19, 2009