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Category: Education
New Tuition Free Charter School Opens In Land O’ Lakes
A new tuition-free charter school named Pinecrest Academy Connerton will open in Land O’ Lakes, serving 680 students in grades PreK-6. The school plans to […]
New Private School Focuses On STEM Learning And Farm To Table In Land O’ Lakes
A new private elementary school, Angeline Country Day School, will open on Aug. 11 in Land O’ Lakes. The school offers STEM-based learning and features […]
Pasco County Expands Ap Courses For Voucher Students
Pasco County public schools are now offering Advanced Placement courses for students using state vouchers, at a cost of $1,882 per class. The district expects […]
Florida Requires Six-hour Classroom-based Driving Course For Teens
Florida requires a six-hour classroom-based driving course for teenagers aged 14-1/2 to 17 to get a learner’s permit. The Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education […]
New Principal Vows To Transform Low-performing School
A new principal, Dr. Rick Saylor, is determined to turn around the struggling Chester Taylor Elementary School in Pasco County, Florida. With 80% new teachers […]
New Principal’s Enthusiasm Sparks Optimism At Chester Taylor Elementary
A new principal, Dr. Rick Saylor, has brought excitement to Chester Taylor Elementary, an underperforming school known as ‘the astronauts’. Saylor, who has personal ties […]
Pasco County Approves Sale Of Historic Schwettman Education Center
After years of debate, the Pasco County School Board has finally approved the sale of the historic Schwettman Education Center to the city of New […]
Marjorie’s Hope Student Clothing Program Reopens In Upgraded Space
The Marjorie’s Hope student clothing program, which was destroyed by Hurricane Helene, has reopened in a new location funded by Leadership Pasco’s Class of 2025. […]
New Rule For Florida Learner’s Permit Ages 14.5-17
A new law in Florida will require teens seeking a learner’s permit to complete a six-hour driver’s education course instead of the current four-hour traffic […]