Although Pamela Wilkins is the new principal at Pizzo Elementary School, she is no stranger to its campus. ...more

August 13, 2008

New teacher pool boasts those who have been around the block. ...more

August 5, 2008

Local parents can rest assured that their children are getting teachers with plenty of real-life experience. ...more

August 5, 2008

Whether students need help for a minor learning disorder or care for a severe physical disability, the Hillsborough County School District offers a range of Exceptional Student Education programs. ...more

August 1, 2008

SEBRING – School District Transportation Director David Solomon plans to pamper the nine new school buses being readied to go into service in August because with a statewide education budget crisis he's slated to only get three new ones next year. The 77-passenger school buses, costing about $99,000 a piece, were purchased within the 2007-08 budget. ...more

July 2, 2008

Hernando County school board member John Sweeney is spearheading an effort to save Florida's taxpayers millions of dollars while increasing the pay for many of the state's teachers. ...more

July 1, 2008

School board member's plan aims to save money, give teachers options ...more

June 30, 2008

SEBRING — A new school, a new district office position and an administrator moving back to the classroom will add up to 10 of the 11 changes in administrative positions such as principals and assistant principals. One transfer creates a domino effect. For example: Ruby Handley moving from principal of Fred Elementary to principal of the new Memorial Elementary, Laura Waldon, formerly assistant principal of Woodlawn Elementary, replacing Handley and then exceptional student education staffing specialist Melissa Blackman replacing Waldon at Woodlawn Elementary. ...more

June 25, 2008

SEBRING — Almost every year, at least one of the district's three high schools loses a band director, initiating a sometimes difficult search for a replacement. This year is no different with both Avon Park and Lake Placid high schools looking for a new head for their music departments. Hill-Gustat Middle School just filled its opening. After his first year as a teacher, Lake Placid High Band Director Larry Glenzer decided to find a job closer to home in Wisconsin, School Board of Highlands County Teacher Recruiter Sean Rego said Monday. ...more

June 23, 2008

It's sort of like the TV show "So you think you can dance." But this is more of a "So you think your child is gifted," and designed to let local parents see if their children are intelligent enough to make the mark. ...more

June 10, 2008