Between the summer camps, car trips and swims in the pool, school leaders hope students read a few good books. ...more

June 22, 2009

No meeting of the Legislature would be complete without political sniping over education, particularly when it comes to expert opinion. ...more

March 18, 2009

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

When children get done decking the halls and tearing into toys, the state Department of Education recommends slipping them a book. ...more

December 23, 2008

When children get done decking the halls and tearing into toys, the state Department of Education recommends slipping them a book. ...more

December 19, 2008

Of the 147,000 public high school graduates in Florida last year, at least 6,500 earned a diploma without ever having passed the 10th-grade FCAT. ...more

November 29, 2008

Florida colleges and universities searching for ways to accommodate an anticipated rush of veterans seeking a higher education next fall now have a financial incentive. ...more

November 11, 2008

State education leaders wouldn't discuss controversial proposed science standards for Florida public schools at a meeting Tuesday, even after a group of parents drove 200 miles to Tampa to give input. ...more

December 12, 2007

University of South Florida officials said Tuesday they will require meningitis vaccinations of all students living in their residence halls by next fall. ...more

September 26, 2007

University of South Florida officials said Tuesday that they will require meningitis vaccinations of all students living in their residence halls by next fall. ...more

September 25, 2007