High school and middle school in New Port Richey, Florida, were closed on Wednesday due to excessive smoke from a controlled burn at Starkey Park. […]
Category: Education
Fivay High School Mock Trial Team Advances To State Finals
The Fivay Mock Trial Team, based at Fivay High School, won the 6th Judicial Circuit Mock Trial Competition for the second year in a row. […]
Florida University Expands Nursing Program To Fill Statewide Shortage
Florida faces a projected shortage of 59,000 nurses by 2035. Saint Leo University is aiming to mitigate this shortage by expanding its nursing program, expecting […]
Mother Advocates For School Bus Policy Change In Pasco County
A Pasco County mother, Jennifer Reznick, spent a day in Tallahassee to push for changes to House Bill 85, which could lead to school districts […]
Pasco County Public Schools To Allow More Flexibility In Homework Grading
Pasco County public school teachers will have more leeway to grade homework starting from the fall semester. The district aims to give teachers more ability […]
Pasco County School District’s Social Media Comments Policy Under Review
The Pasco County school district in Florida has maintained a policy of not allowing comments on its social media posts for over three years, upsetting […]
Pasco County Schools Reconsider Social Media Policy
Pasco County school district has not allowed comments on its social media posts for over three years, upsetting residents who argue their First Amendment rights […]
Pasco County Schools To Install Dividing Walls In Classrooms For Concentration And Security
Pasco County Schools is building dividing walls in open classrooms to help students concentrate and keep them safe. The changes aim to provide structure and […]
Mobile Stem Academy Brings Hands-on Learning To Pinellas Classrooms
Stephanie Ferreira, a former teacher in Pinellas County, created Mobile STEM Academy to bring fun and engaging STEM activities to students in the classroom. She […]
News Bites from The Pasco Herald, 2025-02-16, Episode 6
Business & Development: The Tampa Bay area continues to experience growth and development, particularly in retail and commercial sectors. Examples include: A new Whole Foods […]