and not a day missed. Seven Hillsborough County students met that milestone, achieving perfect attendance from their days in kindergarten all the way to high school graduation. ...more

May 29, 2009

Pasco County students have improved their writing skills in fourth and eighth grade, but saw a slight dip in 10th grade, according to 2009 FCAT writing results released Thursday by the Florida Department of Education. ...more

May 1, 2009

Marion County students will be required to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, a decision announced after district officials decided against altering guidelines listed in the student code of conduct. ...more

April 14, 2009

PLANT CITY The following is a list of winners of the Florida Strawberry Festival swine show. Eighty Hillsborough County students in grades 3-12, participated in the show. All student participants were required to have a minimum 2.5 grade point average and their entry must have weighed at least 200 pounds. The participants were judged on showmanship, exhibition skill and their industry knowledge by a panel of industry leaders. ...more

April 1, 2009

PLANT CITY Here is a list of the winners from the Florida Strawberry Festival lamb jumping contest and lamb show. Hillsborough County students were eligible to participate if they were at least 6 years old and members of FFA or a youth agricultural organization. ...more

April 1, 2009

If you plan to teach a room full of kindergartners about their five senses, it helps to stock up on sour lemons, salty popcorn and a boombox and be ready to host a dance party. ...more

March 25, 2009

If you plan to teach a room full of kindergartners about their five senses, it helps to stock up on sour lemons, salty popcorn and a boom box ready to host a dance party. ...more

March 24, 2009

Sun 'N Lake Elementary fourth-grader Jared Keefe started his school day like many of his fellow classmates - on a cheery note - with a serving of fruity Cheerios and milk. ...more

March 3, 2009

Sabrina Kaik's tiny fingers glide over the guitar strings as she rips into the opening riff of AC/DC's "Back in Black." ...more

February 27, 2009

Are expensive, brand-name paper towels more absorbent than generic? Which batteries last the longest? Is there a difference in bottled waters? ...more

February 27, 2009