Pasco County is set to build two new public schools in 2028 – a medical magnet high school in Meadow Pointe and a K-8 campus […]
Category: Education
Pasco Schools Renew Florida Prepaid Scholarship Partnership
Pasco County Schools has renewed its partnership with the Florida Prepaid Superintendent Program, allowing the district to award three full scholarships for the coming year. […]
Pasco County Schools Crack Down on Chronic Absenteeism
Pasco County schools superintendent John Legg has announced a crackdown on students with excessive absenteeism, filing the first truancy petitions in 15 years. The district […]
Talented Teen Develops AI-Powered Solution For Brain Surgery
Darren Lau, a high school senior from Land O’ Lakes, Florida, has been named a Regeneron Science Talent Search scholar for his innovative project that […]
Former NFL Player Mentors Young Athletes Through New Training Program
Former NFL player Marcus Applefield opened Prospect Performance in Port Richey to help young athletes succeed by offering comprehensive training, including physical conditioning, nutrition, recruiting […]
Pasco County Schools Adjusting To Growth And AI Integration
Pasco County Schools are preparing for new priorities in 2026, including updated AI guidelines for students and teachers. The district is also evaluating its role […]
A Florida Woman Teaches Parrots To Communicate Through Online Classes
Jennifer Taylor-O’Connor, a Florida woman and former lawyer, hosts an online class called Parrot Kindergarten to help bird owners communicate with their parrots. Her work […]
Teen Survives Cardiac Arrest At School Thanks To Quick AED Use And CPR
A 13-year-old boy collapsed during gym class at Crews Lake Middle School and went into sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to the quick action of school […]
Tampa Bay Nonprofit Amskills Appoints New Interim CEO
AmSkills, a Tampa Bay nonprofit focused on workforce development in manufacturing and skilled trades, has named Peter Buczynsky as its interim CEO following Tom Mudano’s […]
Teacher Inspires With Creative Lessons And Costumes
Anastacia Kelley, a social studies teacher at Angeline Academy of Innovation, is a finalist for Pasco County Teacher of the Year. She brings history to […]