The news story regarding the school district financial rating was interesting. I really liked the statement made by the Asst. Superintendent of Business Operations Mike Averyt, "What hurts the most was the legislature when they took our millage away." I have news for you Mr. Averyt, the legislature didn't take your money, that money belongs to the taxpayers. As a taxpayer, I don't feel overly compelled to ever see that money restored until some of the fat is cut out of the Highlands County School District. ...more

December 27, 2009

A troubled Tampa charter school that serves homeless and at-risk children has asked the Hillsborough County School District to take over its operations. ...more

June 9, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - If there is one thing many parents wonder about, it is what their children are learning in school and what they can do to help. ...more

January 29, 2009

If it seems like there are a lot of early release days, wait until next school year when your child may get out of school early on twice as many days. ...more

January 20, 2009

Families should find out this month whether the school district is considering moving their children to new schools and more changes could be on the way in the next few years. ...more

January 7, 2009

Families should find out this month whether the school district is considering moving their children to new schools, and more changes could be on the way in the next few years. ...more

January 7, 2009

It is curtains for termites munching their way through Hillsborough High School. ...more

December 25, 2008

When Hillsborough Community College opened its Ruskin campus next to a public high school, leaders of the college and the county school district had what seemed to be an obvious goal: ...more

December 17, 2008

At a Hillsborough County School District board meeting Dec. 9, Superintendent MaryEllen Elia announced that Ellyn Smith intends to step down from her post as principal at Alafia Elementary School in Valrico by the start of the new semester Jan. 6. ...more

December 17, 2008

I was delighted to read the story on La Segunda Central Bakery. As a lifelong resident, eating La Segunda bread is part of my heritage. ...more

December 6, 2008