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Teachers help youths speak science

Science teacher Kathryn Bylsma noticed something during the years as she tried to engage her middle school students in their lessons. ...more

November 8, 2009

Diversity Is Center Stage At Durant

More than 50 students showed off their talents that included song, dance and other skills as Durant High School staged its annual Multicultural Show. ...more

March 25, 2009

Schools Hope FCAT Work Pays Off In Higher Grades

It is still dark an hour before school starts, when 30 Sulphur Springs Elementary students sit down in front of computers or gather in groups to work on math and science. Pancakes help. ...more

March 15, 2009

Board Fires Teacher For Excessive Absences

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School Board voted Tuesday to fire a Weightman Middle School teacher with a history of excessive absences. ...more

March 4, 2009

School Board Delays Vote On Teacher's Firing

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School Board will hold off on deciding whether to fire a Weightman Middle School teacher with a history of excessive absences. ...more

February 19, 2009

Year's Top Teacher Knows Her Kids

Kathryn Bylsma was always too engrossed in working with her students to pay much attention to the whole Teacher of the Year process. ...more

January 25, 2009

Science Labs Need More Equipment, Teachers Say

Students exploring the cellular world of plants and animals at Hill-Gustat Middle School are sharing a limited number of older microscopes and equipment for their scientific studies. ...more

December 30, 2008