The Pasco County school district has reached a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice, ending an investigation into discrimination against students with disabilities. The […]
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Pasco Schools To End Discriminatory Practices Toward Disabled Students
The Pasco County School District has agreed to change the way it treats students with disabilities as part of a settlement related to a U.S. […]
DOJ Settles With Pasco County School District Over Disability Discrimination
The DOJ found the district routinely suspended or called the police for disability-related behavior when proper support and de-escalation were available. It also reported problems […]
Partial Objection To LGBTQ+ Book In Pasco County Schools
A committee of teachers and parents in Pasco County, Florida, has partially upheld a mother’s objection to a book of essays by LGBTQ+ authors, saying […]
Girl Scout Cookie Season: Khadiaj Abukhaled And Her Sisters Sell Cookies With Songs
A local Girl Scout named Khadiaj Abukhaled and her two sisters sell cookies in Pasco County using songs. Being a Girl Scout has taught her […]
Homicide Investigated In Pasco County, Florida
Deputies are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in Pasco County, Florida. The victim was last seen in good health around 8 […]
Cell Phone Ban Proposal: Three Teens Take Action
Pasco County school superintendent Kurt Browning considered banning student cell phones from schools starting in August 2024. Teens were displeased with this change and made […]
Four-Year Musical Journey: Gulf High School Teacher Of The Year William Rutherford
William Rutherford has been the band director of Gulf High School for 30 years. This year, he was named Teacher of the Year and is […]
New Port Richey Public Library Launches Fourth Little Free Library
The New Port Richey Public Library opened a new “Little Free Library” on February 26 at the Recreation & Aquatic Center in New Port Richey, […]
Pasco Pride Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Community
Pasco Pride hosted its fifth annual festival at Heritage Park to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies with a gathering that featured drag queen […]