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Lakewood High caps three-year turnaround effort with A grade
His 11.99 GPA may have been a record. It might never happen again
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 15Pinellas Schools moves to regulate e-bikes on campuses
"While these devices are fun and convenient, they move fast and require extra caution."
Pinellas schools ordered to drop St. Petersburg Catholic from all schedules
WMNF 88.5
Published July 14Hillsborough County School Board District 2 candidates discuss education at a forum
Candidates for Hillsborough County School Board District 2 and Florida Chief Financial Officer discussed education, teacher retention, and government accountability at a forum.
Osprey Observer
Published July 10Brittany Lyssy, School Board Member, District 2
Every parent wants to know their child is receiving the best education possible. For Brittany Lyssy, that belief is more than a campaign slogan—it’s personal. As she and her husband raise their three young sons in Hillsborough County, Lyssy is committed to helping every student…
Osprey Observer
Published July 10Major School Summer Upgrades Underway Across County
While students and families enjoy a well-earned summer break, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is hard at work transforming campuses across the district. Funded through the voter-approved half-penny sales tax and state capital dollars, dozens of projects are underway to…
Osprey Observer
Published July 10Easterseals Hosts Inclusive Summer Camp For Young Learners
By Chloe Wagner The Easterseals School for Limitless Learning is hosting its summer program designed for young neurodiverse learners and those with other disabilities in kindergarten through second grade. The hands-on experience provides interactive STEAM-related (science,…
Osprey Observer
Published July 10Students Earn Top Honors At 2026 Florida FFA State Convention
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) students brought home an impressive collection of state championships, top five finishes and chapter recognitions from the?2026 Florida FFA State Convention, showcasing the district’s strength in agricultural education, leadership…
Osprey Observer
Published July 10USF Receives $1.5 Million Gift From ReliaQuest To Advance AI Education
The University of South Florida (USF) recently announced a $1.5 million investment from ReliaQuest that will benefit students in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The gift expands AI cybersecurity programming, establishes the new…
Pasco schools expand course offerings for homeschool students
