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Second lawsuit attacks school funding

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:28:57 GMT

State officials are facing a second lawsuit filed in as many weeks accusing them of shortchanging public schools in violation of a state constitutional provision requiring a "high quality" education for Florida's children.

Cadle reelected to chair Orange Schools

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:49:34 GMT

The Orange County School Board held a reorganization meeting on Tuesday at the Educational Leadership Center.

Pittsburgh mayor wants tuition tax

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:58:35 GMT

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl will propose a 1 percent tax on tuition at colleges and universities in the city as part of the city's operating budget. BLOG IT! >>>

Panel orders university work plans

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:19:13 GMT

The Board of Governors has ordered Florida's 11 state universities to develop work plans that identify their "unique missions."

Fallen crossing guard remembered

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:03:36 GMT

A senior citizen who could have rested at home, chose to help children get safely to school as a crossing guard.

Orange Co. school employee investigated

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:20:31 GMT

An Orange County school employee is off the job while authorities investigate an incident which happened at Liberty Middle School.

Brevard teachers protest health coverage

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:51:07 GMT

After an increase in co-pays and fees, coupled with the loss of their district-paid free vision insurance, Brevard County teachers say they can't afford to pay more to stay healthy.

State partners with Apple

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:08:01 GMT

The Florida Department of Education and Apple have partnered to offer children a new educational Web site.

International Walk to School Day

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:57:49 GMT

The annual event is designed to promote health and fitness.

Mother of slain student blames school

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:46:05 GMT

The mother of a teenager who was fatally stabbed by another high school student says she blames the county school system for his death.