Public School Articles
To say that the 10th grade FCAT is important to any Florida high school student would be an understatement. This tests along with other factors....
FCAT sample questions can give you a better view of what type of questions are actually on the FCAT. With so many students across the state of ....
Science FCAT Now Part of Florida School Grades
Florida school grades now include the science portion of the FCAT test. That may not seem like a big deal to some, but several schools were ....
Florida 2007 Presidential Scholars Finalists
The 2007 Presidential scholars have been announced and Florida has 2 finalists. Two of these finalists are from the Tampa Bay area. &n....
The Florida Association of Realtors offers a total of $106,000 in scholarship awards
ORLANDO, Fla., December 2006 -- Florida high school seniors: Are you filling out college applications and poring over potential scholarship pro....
Engineering Contests Foster Student Talent
(NewsUSA) - Imagine if you could take the satisfaction you get from helping others and solving problems and tu....
Orlando Schools Hope to Encourage Healthier Students This School Year
The Orlando schools will be promoting health and wellness to its students this year. As part of the Orange County Schools, the Orlando schools ....
Florida Schools Flying High On Last Year’s Middle Schools Success
The 2005-2006 school year was a tremendous success for the Florida schools, especially at the middle school level. The Florida schools’ ed....
Improvement in Florida Schools Libraries Boosts FCAT Scores and Students Reading Abilities
The purpose of any school library is to promote reading and improve reading and research skills. Educators have long agreed that good libraries....
Demand For Speech Therapists Versus Availability Causing Crisis For The Florida Schools
With the passing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools across the nation are now required to offer services that were bef....
Tampa Schools Encouraged — Student Referrals To County Disciplinary Panel Down
The Tampa schools are a member of the Hillsborough County School District, in which the Disciplinary Committee resides. The disciplinary panel ....
5 Tips for a Winning Parent-Teacher Relationship
(NewsUSA) - Behind every successful public school student is a great public school teacher. And great teachers....
How to Help Your Kids Succeed In School All Year(AFA)
(NewsUSA) - Research shows that parental involvement in schools improves student achievement, reduces absentee....
School Violence: A Deadly Pattern Calls for Action
(NewsUSA) - Are schools safe? Considering the number of tragic events that have occurred at schools across the....
Tips to Help Your Kids Celebrate Reading
(NewsUSA) - It's been proven that children who read achieve. They boast higher test scores and recognize lette....
2007 Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
TALLAHASSEE — Education Commissioner John L. Winn today announced the five finalists for the 2007 Florida Department of Education/Macy'....
Parents Can Now Access Student Scores on the FCAT Parent Network
TALLAHASSEE(May 3,2006)— Governor Jeb Bush and Education Commissioner John L. Winn today announced that parents of third and twelfth grade....
Increase in Advanced Placement Performance and Participation
(February 9,2006)TALLAHASSEE - Governor Jeb Bush and Education Commissioner John L. Winn today announced that Florida continues to make impress....
Just Read, Florida! K-12 Recommended Summer Reading List
(May 15, 2006)TALLAHASSEE — Commissioner John L. Winn today urged Florida families to share the gift of reading during the summer break by....
Student Eligibility Options for New Academic Grant
(May 2, 2006)Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education today announced guidelines for current college students ....
Talking with Your Child's Teacher – 5 Tips for Success
Your child will have numerous teachers over the course of his/her school career. Effective communication between parents and teachers helps faci....
