SEBRING — Scientists, professors, parents and a student apparently convinced the members of the School Board of Highlands County that their individual beliefs should not collectively affect their decision as a board on the issue of teaching evolution. Board members had stated their opposition to a portion of the proposed new state science standards, which state that evolution is the fundamental concept underlying all of biology. The board members said recently that evolution should be taught as a theory, not as fact. At Tuesday's school board meeting, the board was scheduled to consider a resolution calling for the presentation of other theories of life in the study of science. ...more

February 7, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School District's adult education department has opened two assessment sites that will help employers determine whether job applicants have the skills they want. ...more

February 5, 2008

The state will not pursue action against a former Webb Middle School principal accused of stealing small amounts of money. ...more

January 29, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Schools Superintendent Heather Fiorentino said Wednesday that an elections complaint filed against her by the West Pasco Board of Realtors is off-base. ...more

January 23, 2008

A real estate broker has filed a complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against schools Superintendent Heather Fiorentino, claiming she violated state law by using the school district's e-mail system for political purposes. ...more

January 23, 2008

Two local support organizations for gifted children will host a program tomorrow aimed at arming local parents with the tools they need to help their children succeed. ...more

January 22, 2008

Two local support organizations for gifted children will host a program Wednesday aimed at arming local parents with the tools they need to help their children succeed. ...more

January 21, 2008

It has been widely thought that Hillsborough County School Superintendent MaryEllen Elia's contract gives her a hefty bonus for student achievement. She earned a $37,620 bonus this year alone, but look close and you will see it is only partly grounded in student gains. ...more

January 18, 2008

For the first time, the Hernando County School Board has overhauled the methodology used for education impact fees — and while the new information may be more accurate, it's not going to be cheap. ...more

January 15, 2008

For the first time, the Hernando County School Board has overhauled the methodology used for education impact fees - and while the new information may be more accurate, it's not going to be cheap. ...more

January 14, 2008