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

Once Hillsborough School Superintendent MaryEllen Elia makes a decision, she tends to plow ahead, and isn't afraid to ruffle feelings. So she has taken her share of hits from parents, teachers and this editorial board during her 3½ years on the job. She never seems far from controversy. ...more

December 30, 2008

Valrico Elementary School teachers Diane King and Brad Jackson were honored by the Southwest Florida Water Management District recently for their Cycles of Life water resource project, designed to help students learn about the resource and the need to conserve. ...more

December 3, 2008

During the month of November, Cypress Creek Elementary School teachers and staff held Saturday Academies to engage students in the hands-on exploration of science and math. ...more

December 3, 2008

Three outstanding water conservation projects have been recognized by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. ...more

November 21, 2008

Lake Placid Elementary School teachers will be doing without some of the extras in the classroom this upcoming school year, such as FCAT practice materials and new materials for struggling readers. ...more

July 29, 2008

Susan Torpey reminded the teachers about pictures they might have shared with others via Internet sites. ...more

July 24, 2008

It's the type of poverty that can be difficult to imagine. ...more

June 21, 2008

As if the last day of school wasn't cause enough for celebration, kindergartners at a South Florida school learned Friday that they helped two of their teachers win a free wedding. ...more

June 8, 2008

Cypress Creek Elementary School teachers and students worked a bit of magic May 15 for the school's last family night event. ...more

May 24, 2008