When your school shares its name with the biggest annual festival in the area, it figures Chasco Elementary School would be something a "party school." Let's just say the school has found a constructive way to mix work and play. ...more

March 4, 2009

State budget cuts put an end to summer FCAT retakes, reducing the opportunities for struggling high school students to pass the state assessment test. ...more

November 28, 2008

In Hernando County schools, students learn about their bodies and the basics of reproduction in science class. ...more

September 14, 2008

Theory Lacks Facts In the pro-evolution article "Discovering Darwin" (Nation/World, Feb. 11), Darwinism is presented as scientific fact. However, one must ask, is Darwinism proven? ...more

February 20, 2008

Starting next year, science students will learn about the theory of evolution in their classrooms. ...more

February 19, 2008

Has Florida created a monster? Today marks the second day of the writing portion of the most important, high-stakes test of the season: The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, which began Tuesday. ...more

February 13, 2008

Has Florida created a monster? ...more

February 12, 2008

Florida residents who want to voice their opinions about proposed new science standards for public schools will get one last chance Monday when the state Department of Education holds a public hearing in Orlando. ...more

February 9, 2008

Welcome to FCAT-land. Across the district, Hernando County public school officials are pumping students up with motivational cheers, reminding children of test-taking rules and gearing up for the most important, high-stakes test of the season: the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, set to begin Tuesday. ...more

February 8, 2008

Welcome to FCAT-land. Across the district, Hernando County public school officials are pumping students up with motivational cheers, reminding children of test-taking rules and gearing up for the most important, high-stakes test of the season: The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, set to begin Tuesday. Tampa-based motivational speaker Fairest Hill, a musician and former keyboard player for The Gap Band, spent Friday traveling between several district schools for "Slam Dunk The Test," or his message of overcoming defeat with perseverance and dedication to students. ...more

February 8, 2008