My kindergartner has started to bring home homework. ...more

November 1, 2007

MIAMI - Florida's public high schools have some of the worst student retention rates in the country, with half qualifying as "Dropout Factories," four times the national average, according to a new analysis of U.S. Education Department data. Among the local schools on the list were Bloomingdale, Chamberlain, Plant City, Leto and East Bay. Dropout Rate Map: Is Your School On The List? ...more

October 31, 2007

TAMPA - Florida's Board of Education today chose a senior executive with The College Board to shepherd the state's education policy after years of controversy under former Gov. Jeb Bush. ...more

October 8, 2007

Strong performances on standardized tests earned Miles Elementary and Egypt Lake Elementary schools state recognition this week. ...more

October 6, 2007

Anita Hill, whose sexual harassment allegations against Clarence Thomas nearly derailed his Supreme Court nomination 16 years ago, said Tuesday that she stands by her account of his behavior, disputing Thomas' assertion in a new book that the charges were politically motivated. ...more

October 3, 2007