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 [...]
In the race for School Board between Stephen Gorham and Carol Kurdell, the daily newspapers disagree. The Tampa Tribune says that challenger Stephen Gorham is the best choice for school board: Gorham represents… real change. … would bring a keen eye and a questioning mind to the dais. … would still bring the sensibilities of a parent and [...]
When I was in high school, my friends and I walked about a mile from my home to the bus stop. That was from 1982 to ‘85. It was dark, and seemed like a long walk to us, but three to five of us walked together, and got used to it. At the end of [...]
Kids in Hillsborough County head back to school on Monday, and lots of those students are going to have to walk further to get to the bus stop: The goal, he said, is to have two to 20 students per bus stop. Some elementary students will have to walk up to a mile and middle and [...]
The tough economy is getting to everyone. We are all trying to keep costs to a minimum, and come up with money-saving ideas. Of course, as goes your economy, so goes the entire economy, including non-profits. For instance, you did not buy enough Girl Scout Cookies last season: While your support and enthusiasm drives us to [...]
With a surprising show of common sense, the Hillsborough County School Board disallows any use of cell phones or other electronic devices: Beginning the first day of school, that cell phone better be off and out of sight — or else… “We see it, we take it” is the new mantra… That includes lunch. No exceptions once the [...]
