The federal government released $72 million in stimulus money for local schools today, but officials still aren't sure whether Florida will qualify for all the money it could receive under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. ...more

April 2, 2009

The federal government released $72 million in stimulus money for local schools today, but officials still aren't sure whether Florida will qualify for all the money it could receive under the Recovery Act. ...more

April 1, 2009

With the nation's school districts strapped for cash, more are considering a schedule that delights students and makes working parents cringe: Class only four days a week. ...more

March 12, 2009

Florida Education Commissioner Eric Smith will share a stage today with the person who must decide whether Florida will qualify for as much as $2.2 billion in education-related stimulus funds. ...more

March 10, 2009

State spending would grow and property taxes drop under a new budget proposal from Gov. Charlie Crist that relies heavily on a handout from the federal government. ...more

February 21, 2009

For universities and colleges across Florida, the bad times started two years ago. And like nearly everyone these days, higher education officials see their finances going from bad to worse. ...more

January 17, 2009

For universities and colleges across Florida, the bad times started two years ago. And like nearly everyone these days, higher education officials see their finances going from bad to worse. This week, Florida lawmakers are expected to take 4 percent from the state's college and university budgets for 2008-09. Add that to $259 million in reductions that began in 2007 and fears that the declining economy could force even more cuts when the Legislature goes into its regular session this spring. ...more

January 14, 2009

Tommy DeFoe wore his Southern pride on his Confederate flag belt buckle Wednesday as he argued in federal court that a school dress code banning such items violated his free speech rights. ...more

August 14, 2008

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

August 13, 2008

As the excitement wears off regarding the Hernando County School District's overall "A" grade for the first time in the history of the state's A Plus plan, officials are taking a closer look at schools that have not met federal standards. ...more

July 11, 2008