To boost academic achievement, many Highlands County schools are looking to parents to get them involved in the education of their children. ...more

November 6, 2009

Since June, three members of a neighborhood troop have received the highest honor possible from the Girl Scouts of America. ...more

February 4, 2009

Thanks to a new online program at King High School, there are no surprises for students or parents at the end of a grading period. ...more

November 12, 2008

never even looked at a blog - read on. ...more

November 12, 2008

Central High School junior Maria Thrasher knows she's not supposed to use a cell phone on campus. ...more

September 10, 2008

Cell phone use brings harsh penalties at local schools. ...more

September 10, 2008

OFFICIALS URGE DISTRICT PARENTS TO REMAIN PATIENT ...more

August 29, 2008

Parents of public school students will soon be able to see exactly what their kids are doing at school all day - just not yet. ...more

August 29, 2008

Regarding 'Significant Squeeze On Achievement Gap' (Our Opinion, Oct. 22): It is about time that we've had some good news about closing the 'achievement gap' in Hillsborough County schools. Congratulations to Miles and Temple Terrace elementary schools. ...more

October 23, 2007

When it comes to our public schools, accountability is mandatory. That's why we have the FCAT here in Florida and the No Child Left Behind Act at the federal level. ...more

September 16, 2007