They call them "gatekeeper" courses. To graduate from a state university in Florida, every student must pass at least two mathematics classes. ...more

October 22, 2009

High-school students would have to pass the FCAT and higher-level math and science courses to receive diplomas under a plan Republicans are pushing in the state House and Senate. ...more

March 18, 2009

As lawmakers prepare to cut millions from schools to balance the budget, a national magazine says Florida already ranks below most states in money spent per student. ...more

January 7, 2009

Retired Gen. Tommy Franks will launch a lecture series next week for students and corporate sponsors at a charter school backed by Tampa Bay Buccaneer Derrick Brooks. ...more

November 29, 2008

Next week, retired Gen. Tommy Franks will launch a lecture series for students and the public at a charter school backed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Derrick Brooks. Franks, former head of U.S. Central Command in Tampa and the man who led the American invasions of Afghanistan, will speak about 10 a.m. Dec. 3 at Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School, 11602 N. 15th St., Tampa. ...more

November 26, 2008

A noted economics group, partnering with education advocates based at the University of South Florida, says that by investing $1 billion more in higher education, Florida lawmakers will see a 220 percent return on investment. The report from the Washington Economics Group states the money could result in 24,272 permanent jobs for Florida residents and yield $862 million in income. ...more

October 22, 2008

In contrast to the continual bantering of citizens with complaints, I want to share a recent experience that significantly bolsters my pride in our community and local college. ...more

August 13, 2008