The Hillsborough County school district has spent nearly $1 billion on teachers, schools, and classroom additions since Florida passed a law forcing more of each. ...more

November 7, 2009

Visitors on opening day at Strawberry Crest High School included School Superintendent MaryEllen Elia and other district officials. Elia greeted staff members and students and said she loved the school, which was designed to relieve crowding at area high schools. ...more

August 25, 2009

It was a ribbon-cutting ceremony with a revivalist spirit. About 200 people gathered last week to dedicate the Chloe Coney Urban Enterprise Center and honor the woman for whom the center is named. ...more

March 25, 2009

A citizens panel that advises the Hillsborough County School Board recently weighed the district's proposed budget cuts - and came up with some ideas of its own. ...more

March 25, 2009

The board of directors of the USF Patel Charter School Inc. voted unanimously to dissolve the state corporation responsible for the school. ...more

March 25, 2009

A citizens panel that advises the Hillsborough County School Board recently weighed the district's proposed budget cuts – and came up with some ideas of its own. ...more

March 24, 2009

The small rallies recently on Wall Street provided many investors with a glimpse of hope. Maybe the economic slide will begin to ease? Maybe there's more good news to come? Maybe recovery is on the way? ...more

March 24, 2009

As many as 150 veteran teachers likely will hear this week that the district won't be renewing their contract next school year. ...more

March 23, 2009

The state Board of Education on Tuesday approved rescue plans for three Hillsborough County schools that could shake up the faculty and staff if they fail to improve. ...more

March 18, 2009

The state Board of Education on Tuesday approved rescue plans for three Hillsborough County schools that could shake up the faculty and staff if they fail to improve. ...more

March 17, 2009