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

Leaders for Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High will have to decide whether they can afford to provide free meals and turn away students in these tough economic times. ...more

June 25, 2008

Leaders for Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High will have to decide whether they can afford to provide free meals and turn away students in these tough economic times. ...more

June 25, 2008

Kids skipped school. Their moms took off from work. Thousands of people lined up in front of the St. Pete Times Forum on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of the man they thought would make history by becoming the nation's first black president. ...more

May 22, 2008

TAMPA PALMS - Most area schools had a majority of their students pass this year's FCAT writing test, with eighth-graders bringing in some of the highest scores. The state Department of Education recently released 2008 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test writing scores. Hillsborough County eighth-graders averaged the highest score in the state. The district earned a 4.6 combined score out of a possible 6. The state average was 4.2. In the Northeast area, the USF Charter School was the only school at which more than half of its students didn't earn a passing score on the test. But the school did see improvement this year, going from 41 percent of students passing in 2007 to 45 percent of students passing in 2008. ...more

May 8, 2008

Communication seems to be the biggest issue for Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High both inside and outside the school community. ...more

January 23, 2008

NORTH TAMPA - Communication seems to be the biggest issue for Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High both inside and outside the school community. School leaders recently met and reviewed the progress made the first semester and the challenges the school faces. They reviewed a parent survey that revealed families were mostly pleased with the school but wanted to see an improvement in communication. ...more

January 22, 2008

NORTH TAMPA - When Derrick Brooks wasn't suiting up for the Buccaneers this year, he was opening a high school. The football player founded the Brooks-DeBartolo Charter High School, which opened its doors in August at 15th Street and Fowler Avenue. ...more

January 2, 2008

With hundreds of families clamoring for a spot in the school next year, Terrace Community Middle has no problem filling its seats. ...more

November 21, 2007

Facing concerns about security, a stack of late payment notices and a shortage of students, leaders for Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High this week discussed the pains that come with opening a new school. ...more

September 22, 2007