In 2002, when 52 percent of Florida voters cast ballots in favor of a constitutional amendment to reduce class size, they gave Florida schools a mandate to teach students in smaller classes. Since then, the Legislature has honored the will of voters by dedicating $13 billion needed for new classroom construction and hiring new teachers. ...more

March 11, 2009

A group advising the Hillsborough County schools superintendent on how to meet Florida's stringent class-size law worked up a list of suggestions today to argue for relief during the legislative session. ...more

March 5, 2009

After considering various options for new classrooms at the middle school and high school in Lake Placid, the School Board of Highlands County decided to construct two single-story buildings - one at each school. ...more

December 3, 2008