tampa bay school blogs
Blogs about the local school systems, also known as “edublogs.”
Public education is paid for by taxpayers, and public educators and administrators must teach our children under the watchful eye of all of us. Luckily, some of us pay a bit more attention to the goings-on, and I’d like to point those watchers out to you.
Blogs by Local Teachers:
- Suzie Creamcheese writes The Wall – “This blog has been designed to give the teachers and employees of the Hillsborough County School District an outlet to vent, rant, and most importantly share information and suggestions… “
- The Goader writes Eskay Espresso – “I teach high school students various subjects in social studies. A common thread that runs through all of my lessons is one of citizenship. Participation and cooperation are necessary for citizens to live in communities. Both require an informed individual who knows enough to make thoughtful decisions.”
- School board member April Griffin writes Sound Off And Be Heard – “I represent all Hillsborough County schools and voters… I represent you. Tell me what you really think.”
- Longitudinal Observer writes Motel Special Ed – “My reason for this blog came about because one of my children was, by virtue of his existence, sent down a different path for his socialization process. Through the course of his life, we had the benefit of numerous people and a public system that provided him his opportunity for success. For those I will be eternally indebted to. I am here because they were there for him, and he can not thank them. Through the course of his life, we had the inopportunity to be subjugated to a few people and a public system fraught with deceit, disingenuity and contempt. I am here because there are few who can or will stand up to them.”
- Public Education – Politics, Business and Education – “How Politics and Business Obstruct Education”
- PRO on HCPS – Poor Richard’s Observations – “Connecting the Dots for those who do not see the big picture.”
- Fred is a High School Teacher in Tampa Bay, and writes Fred’s World.
- Sisyphus used to write Uniting for Quality Education in Hillsborough, FL (HCSD) – Teachers are bound by our code of ethics to speak out when we know of harmful practices and procedures to our students. This is why I WAS here. Editor’s note – this blog has been abandoned, but I include it on this list, in the hopes they decide to come back.
Blogs by others interested in the subject of education:
- USF Professor Sherman Dorn writes at Sherman Dorn – Work to understand how schools have been social institutions - “In addition to writing books on dropping out and accountability, Sherman Dorn is the coeditor of books on school communities and Florida education policy, the author of several articles and book chapters on the history of special education, and several pieces on academic freedom in higher education.”
- Lee Drury De Cesare’s Casting-Room Couch – Lee is not a current teacher, but a frequent critic of SDHC and MaryEllen Elia.
- The Gradebook – St. Pete Times education blog.
- Teens @ the Library – not really critical of HC public schools, but these kids go there.
Finally, a couple of related websites.
If you have any interest in education or what’s going on in local schools, go visit each of the above blogs. Also, if you happen to know of any other websites that focus on K-12 here in Tampa Bay, I’d love to learn about them.
