The latest job being added to the "working from home" list is teacher intern. With the number of students taking online classes growing, it made sense to University of Central Florida and Florida Virtual School officials to have new teachers practice in the virtual world. ...more

January 19, 2009

Olin Mott provides a useful reminder of what can be accomplished with common sense, commitment and a big heart. ...more

August 13, 2008

In the beginning, there was promise. More than a decade ago, leaders at the University of South Florida envisioned a charter school that would reach out to the poor neighborhoods that bordered their campus. ...more

August 3, 2008

Here's some good news about our schools for a change. I know you've read enough about failed schools and blundering school boards in recent weeks to get a headache wondering what's next. ...more

August 3, 2008

The struggling University of South Florida Patel Charter School, which received an F grade from the state this month, may become part of the Hillsborough County School District as early as next week. ...more

July 29, 2008

A computer program that teaches children Internet safety will be introduced in 75 Florida middle schools this year. ...more

July 25, 2008

A computer program that teaches children Internet safety will be introduced in 75 Florida middle schools this year. ...more

July 24, 2008

The USF/Patel Intermediate Charter School, which two years ago faced possible cancellation of its contract because of poor student performance, has received its lowest school grade ever, an F. ...more

July 12, 2008

The Temple Terrace City Council recently appointed a new member to its School Support Committee. ...more

June 5, 2008

Leaders for the USF Preschool for Creative Learning recently met to understand why the center operates in the red. ...more

January 17, 2008