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Graduation rates up, dropout rate down in Pasco County
The numbers are in, and The District School Board of Pasco County likes the way they add up. ...more
December 16, 2009
The Gates Foundation's $100 million challenge
Here in Hillsborough County our school district is entering into a bold, long-term partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop new ways to improve teaching. Our ultimate goal is to dramatically increase student achievement, raise graduation rates and ensure college and career readiness. The way to do that is to ensure that our teachers are adept, inspired and have the support they need. ...more
December 10, 2009
Highlands County graduation rate improves
The high school graduation rate for the 2008-09 school year improved in Highlands County, according to data released Friday by the Florida Department of Education. ...more
December 6, 2009
Diploma rate up; dropout rate falls
LAND O' LAKES - However you measure it, the Pasco County school district improved its graduation rate in 2008-09 and beat the state average, according to data released Friday by the school district and the state. ...more
December 5, 2009
State toughens rating system for high schools
MIAMI (AP) — Florida's Board of Education has approved more rigorous measures for evaluating high schools beyond mere test scores, adding such factors as graduation rates and participation in accelerated coursework. ...more
September 15, 2009
County To Honor Educator Lennard
Former Hillsborough County schools Superintendent Earl Lennard will receive the Ellsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award at the April 15 county commission meeting. ...more
April 5, 2009
Former Schools Superintendent To Receive Honor
Longtime Hillsborough School Superintendent Earl Lennard will receive the Ellsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award at the April 15 County Commission meeting. ...more
April 2, 2009
Plans To Cut Assessment Teachers Raise Concerns
When J.D. Floyd K-8 Principal Joe Clifford talks about the value of assessment teachers, he often comes back to "Young Joe." ...more
March 19, 2009
Educators Worry About Plans To Cut Assessment Teachers
Say they are vital to student success. ...more
March 18, 2009
USF Wants Clean Slate
The University of South Florida football program avoided loss of scholarships by meeting the required Academic Progress Report score, but the USF baseball team lost 1.27 scholarships for not meeting APR requirements. ...more
February 10, 2009
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