Florida is changing its policy on youths who opt for the GED route to finish high school in less than four years. ...more

August 11, 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 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

The final step to reduce class sizes may be put on hold as the state grapples with budget challenges due to the faltering economy. ...more

March 1, 2009

Although Florida's governor eagerly touts the benefits that a stimulus of federal money would have on public education, area school leaders are saying, not so fast. ...more

February 26, 2009

While Florida's governor eagerly touts the benefits that a stimulus of federal money would have on public education, area school leaders are saying, not so fast. ...more

February 25, 2009

The financial forecast for Hillsborough County schools likely will get worse - even with a stimulus of federal money - and administrators will have to explore ways to cut even deeper, the district's superintendent said Tuesday. ...more

February 25, 2009

The financial forecast for Hillsborough County schools likely will get worse – even with a stimulus of federal money – and administrators will have to explore ways to cut even deeper, the district's superintendent said today. ...more

February 24, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist's interest in the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mel Martinez in two years might seem a blessing for the Republican Party. ...more

February 5, 2009

With the 2008 hurricane season coming to a close on Nov. 30, Superintendent of Schools Wally Cox has recommended not making up the one day schools were closed due to Tropical Storm Fay. ...more

November 18, 2008