LAND O' LAKES - The price of breakfast and lunch in school cafeterias could be going up. ...more

February 15, 2009

The moment Middleton High School students step into the H.O.P.E. Community Center, a sign reminds them they are not there to play. ...more

February 14, 2009

More than 500 teachers in Marion County are being laid off as the school district anticipates big cuts in state funding. ...more

February 13, 2009

Despite opposition from parents about too many early release days, the School Board of Highlands County approved a 2009-10 calendar that doubles the number of days students will get out of school early. ...more

February 12, 2009

Actors in the Stage Company at Tampa Preparatory performed a musical version of "Wind in the Willows" for children at Tampa Day School on Jan. 14 and at Hillsborough County Children's Shelter on Jan. 23. The 45-minute presentation included song and dance in a re-telling the classic children's story. Theater teacher Scott Warfell said for a long time he has wanted to create a Tampa Prep traveling production that would bring theater to schools across the county. It now is possible through the generosity of a Tampa Prep parent. "Wind in the Willows" will continue to be presented through the remainder of the school year. ...more

February 11, 2009

Worried about their children's health, about two dozen parents appeared before the school board Tuesday demanding a stop to the practice of placing cell phone towers at schools, regardless of the income it provides. ...more

February 11, 2009

Worried over their children's health, about two dozen parents appeared before the school board today demanding a stop to the practice of placing cell phone towers at schools, regardless of the income it provides. ...more

February 10, 2009

Students in grades four, eight and 10 will face the first round of assessment testing for the 2008-09 school year this week, with the writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test being given Tuesday. ...more

February 9, 2009

The addition of Strawberry Crest High School will definitely be welcomed as all east Hillsborough schools are operating over capacity. ...more

February 4, 2009

The addition of Strawberry Crest High School will definitely be welcomed as all east Hillsborough schools are operating over capacity. ...more

January 30, 2009