LAND O' LAKES - One hint that the Pasco County School District's computer system was at risk came during the 2004 hurricane season when a leaky roof forced the district to shut down its mainframe computer system and cover equipment with plastic sheeting. ...more

July 2, 2008

County commission chairman Ted Schrader and Tampa firefighter John Nicolette will face off in a closed Republican primary Aug. 26 in probably the biggest surprise of qualifying day Friday. ...more

June 21, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - A new law designed to strengthen penalties for misconduct by school employees is raising concerns among Pasco County School District officials who worry the law may go too far, ensnaring otherwise good employees who committed crimes in the distant past. ...more

June 19, 2008

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says 15 percent to 25 percent of students are bullied. ...more

June 19, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Pasco County students continue to show improvement in math, reading and science in nearly every grade level, according to Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test results released Tuesday. ...more

June 11, 2008

PORT RICHEY With reports of the number of homeless people in Pasco County doubling in the past year, local leaders hope to develop a 10-year plan to combat the growing problem. The county then could qualify for federal and state grants worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. A conference on the homeless plan has been scheduled for 2 - 4 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the United Way of Pasco County, 8040 Washington St. ...more

June 9, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School District may crack down on cell-phone use in middle and high schools in an effort to put a halt to students using text messaging to cheat on tests. ...more

June 3, 2008

The Pasco County School District may crack down on cell-phone use in middle and high schools in an effort to put a halt to students using text messaging to cheat on tests. Board member Allen Altman said at a Tuesday board meeting that several teachers told him students learn what's on a test in messages from friends who took the exam during the previous class period. He said the district needs to take action to make sure the cheating doesn't continue. "It's not fair to students who are doing things the right way," Altman said. It's also not fair to the teachers, he said. " ...more

June 3, 2008

The Pasco County School District will hold a town-hall meeting Monday to seek input on the district's plan for making sure schools teach students the skills employers want. ...more

June 1, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - Educators know the notion that reading, writing and arithmetic are all students need to succeed is as obsolete as a one-room schoolhouse. Skills are needed along with knowledge. The question is, however, which skills will give today's students the best edge in tomorrow's job market? Pasco District School officials hope get a bit of an education in that area. The district will hold a Workforce Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting on Monday. ...more

May 31, 2008