As a new academic year begins, students heading to Florida public schools will be welcomed to campuses that are now protected by armed security. The Florida Legislature mandated the armed guards at public school campuses across the state in response to the Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland that left 17 students and staff members dead, and 17 others … [Read more...]
New and renovated schools planned
July 11, 2018 By
The Pasco County School Board received an overview last week on projects planned to construct, renovate, expand and repair schools across the district. They also heard a wrap-up on projects in progress or finished this year. The presentation, by Chris Williams, director of planning services and Olga Swinson, chief finance officer, came as the district prepares to vote on a final capital … [Read more...]
Charter school offers tech-rich, nontraditional approach
April 25, 2018 By
A new charter public school is under construction in the Union Park subdivision, in Wesley Chapel, that will offer a nontraditional approach to education. For one thing, it will be technology rich. For another, it won’t have traditional classroom spaces or furniture. And, even though it encourages the use of technology, students won’t be allowed to bring cellphones to school. Union … [Read more...]
