While the statewide graduation rate improved significantly in 2007-08 compared to the previous year, Highlands County's public school graduation rate dropped. ...more

November 20, 2008

An Avon Park High School social studies teacher is under suspension without pay for a matter that is being reviewed by the Florida Department of Education. ...more

November 2, 2008

Bullies beware - Florida school district's, including the School Board of Highlands County, are revising their bullying and harassment policies. ...more

October 23, 2008

SEBRING — Up to one hour of today's state Board of Education meeting in Tallahassee will be reserved for public input on the proposed science standards. Those interested in providing testimony should arrive at the Cabinet Meeting room in the state capitol at 8 a.m. to complete a speaker card. Speaker cards will be available in the lobby outside the Cabinet Meeting room. The meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. Equal time will be given to those who wish to speak in support of the standards as written and those who wish to speak in support of the standards with changes, according the the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). ...more

February 19, 2008