State education leaders are urging students to celebrate Black History Month by opening a book. The Florida Department of Education released its suggested reading list which showcases a selection of African-American authors. Black History Month begins Sunday. ...more

January 30, 2009

Each year, billions of people around the planet make their New Year's resolutions: promises they've made to themselves, their friends and family and society as a whole. ...more

January 30, 2009

The holidays are a bit brighter for the Hillsborough Education Foundation this year, as it was selected the beneficiary of Deborah Kent's annual Shopping for Excellence in Education event held Dec. 11 at Kent's upscale boutique. ...more

December 24, 2008

In a town that was founded as a colony for Civil War veterans, it's no surprise that nearly a half-century passed before a black family moved in. ...more

December 9, 2008

TAMPA – Start whittling away at your holiday gift list this week while helping raise money for a good cause. ...more

December 8, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. (December 5, 2008) – Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is engaged in a series of reviews and audits by the City of Tampa and the Zoo's independent auditor. Several months ago, zoo management also invited the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a voluntary membership organization, to review its procedural operations regarding the purchase, sale, trade, loan or donation of animals. ...more

December 5, 2008

Migrant farm workers often find it difficult or impossible to attend parent-teacher conferences, so Valrico Elementary School teacher Barbara Jarrett makes house calls. ...more

October 20, 2008

Robert C. Price wrote the score for Chamberlain's alma mater and served as the high school's band director for 24 years. Now the band boosters want to mark his contributions permanently. The boosters will present two commemorative bricks in Price's honor to his son, Bob Price Jr., at homecoming on Thursday. One includes the motto he always told his students: "Always Striving for Excellence in Education." Price died in 1995. He was Chamberlain's first band director, starting in 1956. He was inducted into the Florida Bandmasters Hall of Fame in 1996. The bricks will be installed in a wall at the school near the stadium. It includes names of current and past students and staff. ...more

October 14, 2008

Homeschoolers At Distinct Disadvantage ...more

August 22, 2008

Governor announces contest ...more

January 30, 2008