Has Florida created a monster? Today marks the second day of the writing portion of the most important, high-stakes test of the season: The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, which began Tuesday. ...more

February 13, 2008

Has Florida created a monster? ...more

February 12, 2008

Michael Desmond has started saving for college, stashing away money he earns washing and waxing his parents' cars. ...more

February 9, 2008

Michael Desmond has started saving for college, stashing away money he earns washing and waxing his parents' cars. ...more

February 7, 2008

"Fun" isn't the word parents and students usually think of when they ponder the FCATs, the annual standardized tests students in certain grades must take each year. ...more

February 6, 2008

"Burma is difficult to describe," said Jean Hehn of Plant City. "It is majestically beautiful with the spires of golden pagodas rising from the green hills along the river; the people are so welcoming with gentle smiles; both men and women are elegant in longyis sarongs; it's a land of rubies, sapphires, jade, dance and music." ...more

February 4, 2008

Think Liza Minelli, parent Jacquie Singleton said, with a growl in your song and some sass in your strut. ...more

January 23, 2008

Think Liza Minelli, parent Jacquie Singleton said, with a growl in your song and some sass in your strut. ...more

January 23, 2008

Jennifer Dawson-Waz beams with pride when she talks about her students and can see a bit of herself in them. ...more

January 19, 2008

Jennifer Dawson-Waz beams with pride when she talks about her students and can see a bit of herself in them. ...more

January 19, 2008