LAND O' LAKES - Each year, parents in search of a quality preschool can use a rating tool provided by the state to measure how well some preschools prepare children for kindergarten. ...more

April 2, 2009

Budget cuts have hit the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, too. The state Department of Education said Tuesday that it is cutting all FCAT summer retakes and part of the science FCAT. Sample test materials also will be cut, and schools won't get printed score reports. ...more

April 2, 2009

Budget cuts have hit the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, too. ...more

April 1, 2009

Gathered around the carpet, the 4-year-olds gazed at the colorful illustrations while instructor Iris Burgos read aloud the story. ...more

April 1, 2009

Gathered around the carpet, the 4-year-olds gazed at the colorful illustrations while instructor Iris Burgos read aloud the story. ...more

April 1, 2009

State leaders hope a scoring system will promote the importance of quality preschool and help parents choose the right programs. ...more

March 19, 2009

The state Board of Education on Tuesday approved rescue plans for three Hillsborough County schools that could shake up the faculty and staff if they fail to improve. ...more

March 18, 2009

The bookshelves in Desiree Henegar's new office have been purged and tidied. ...more

March 14, 2009

With the reading, math and science portions of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test looming, many students and parents are likely to feel a little stressed out. ...more

March 7, 2009

With the reading, mathematics and science portions of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test still looming, many students and parents are likely to feel a little stressed out. ...more

February 25, 2009