The $819 billion stimulus plan approved by the House would pump hundreds of millions into local schools and colleges, reviving plans administrators put on hold as the economy soured. ...more

February 3, 2009

The $825 billion stimulus package taken up today by Congress would pump millions into Hillsborough County schools and revive plans administrators put on hold as the economy soured. If the package is approved as previously crafted, the school district could gain $143 million in federal aid during the next two years. The money could be used for technology upgrades and school renovations, among other needs. ...more

January 28, 2009

When Middleton High School was put on a state list of 13 schools that face closure unless they improve academically, Fred Hearns decided he had to act. ...more

December 6, 2008

The charge has been made that the election of Senator Obama would result in a redistribution of wealth in this country. In my opinion we have just witnessed the greatest redistribution of wealth, all to the top, since the beginning of the 20th century and with the same result. We are now in a full-blown recession with the distinct possibility of descending into a depression. With the economy in the worst condition since 1930, take a good look at the advisors the presidential candidates have chosen. In the case of Senator McCain, his top economic advisor is Doug Holz Eakins. Mr. Eakins served as chief economist for President George W. Bush. The stated purpose of the tax cuts passed by the Bush administration was to create jobs. Unfortunately for us, most of the jobs were created in China, India, Mexico and not here in the United States. This is the policy that Senator McCain wants to extend. I find it hard for Mr. McCain to distance himself from President Bush's failed policy when he is listening to the same people extolling the same ideas. ...more

October 18, 2008

Six states are getting the OK to write their own prescriptions for ailing schools under the Bush administration's signature education law. ...more

July 2, 2008

The area's newest elementary school will bear the name of former school board member Doris Ross Reddick. ...more

November 24, 2007