Meet the 5th grade recipient of Hillsborough County’s 2022 Anti-Bullying Recognition Award and find out how you can nominate a child or teen who has gone above and beyond to battle bullying.
Learn more about the many VPK options for your child through the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties.
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library is hosting a Summer Reading Challenge for all ages from June 1 – July 31, 2023!
Playing with your child supports early brain development. Learn how to make playtime meaningful with just five minutes each day.
Learn how the peer mentoring program at Seminole Heights Elementary is building communication, empathy, and kindness between groups of students.
We’re sharing the best STEM summer camps and science summer camps in Tampa Bay.
Reading aloud anything—a picture book, a comic book, a fairy tale, books about insects, anything your child is interested in—will yield benefits, including for our neurodiverse and non-English speaking listeners.
Teams from each Hillsborough Co. public school are buffing up on their trivia to compete in the Black History Brain Bowl on Feb. 11th.
Learn how an education from Shorecrest Prep can ensure your child is ready to thrive in university life and beyond as a self-directed learner.
If you resolved to do more for your community in 2023, here’s how including the kids in your commitment benefits the whole family.
STEAMfest returns this January to Shorecrest Prep, where families can enjoy a variety of fun activities centered on STEAM subjects.
Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by age 5? The Florida VPK Program can help prepare your child for Kindergarten.
Hillsborough Co. Public Schools Teacher of the Year Finalists offer questions for parents to ask their kids to encourage opening up.
Alice Santana talks about the transformational power of the performing arts and how she balances parenting with her rewarding career.
Transforming schools into Hurricane Ian evacuation shelters is no easy task, but one that staff and community partners took in stride.
When educators focus on Kindness, Information Literacy, Problem-Solving Mind-Sets and Optimism we are answering the needs of society.
Background research combined with on-campus visits will help you narrow down your school options and identify a good match.
Making the case for school-aged mental health days: 50 percent of all lifetime mental health illnesses start by the adolescent years.
Get homework help with these resources from the library including live interactive tutoring, virtual science experiments, and more.
The Montessori Academy at Essrig is a new magnet program for Hillsborough County Public Schools that seeks to develop natural interests.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about bullying and what we can do as a community to prevent it.
Kate White with Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa shares fun DIY spooky science experiments to become a mad scientist this Halloween!
Children who experience International Baccalaureate in their early years of schooling develop learning skills at higher rates than others.
GuideWell Emergency Doctors is an advanced urgent care facility with the same capabilities as an ER that could save you time and money.
From total French immersion to Montessori learning, and Amazonian exploration, take your child’s learning beyond the ordinary with these exciting programs!
Librarian shares her favorite social emotional learning books for kids to address 5 areas of SEL available from your local public library.
For the Butts Family, Corbett Prep is more than just a school. It helped set their children on a path of success they may have never realized.
Our children’s safety is always of the utmost importance. Did you ever think that we would need to teach them about backpack safety?
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day is Saturday, Sept 17, 2022! We’re sharing which Tampa Bay area museums are taking part to open their doors for FREE.
A Hillsborough Public Schools referendum would increase teacher salaries and expand programs such as art, music and workforce development.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) involves the development of self-control and people skills vital for success in school, work and life.
Feel “Back to School” energy no matter your age with these learning resources from the Hillsborough County Public library.
Ease back from the lazy days of summer and set your family up for success with these tips to make packing school lunchboxes a breeze.
Music class facilitates social-emotional learning and community while helping kids find their voice and place in the world.
Teachers help cultivate curiosity inside and outside of the classroom, fostering a culture of education that extends long after graduation.
Between the pandemic and recent school/mass shootings, here are tips to ease anxiety and help families mentally prepare for back to school.
Beat the rush and avoid last minute scramble: Here’s what you need to know to prep yourself and your children for the first day of school.
Florida offers FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten to all families whose child is four years old by September 1st!
Can you believe back-to-school time is just around the corner? We all know what that means—supplies shopping! But instead of simply stocking your child’s backpack, consider how you can shop for their room in order to decorate with intention. Styling your kids room the right way can contribute to a successful and productive school year….
Our Hillsborough County education referendum cash is hard at work this summer making major improvements to our schools.
There are some amazing ways kids can help the animals at the Humane Society, including reading to puppies with the Paws for Literacy program.
Early childhood educators make a difference in our community. Do you have the qualities of an early educator?
We’ve put together a list of some fun ways for your kids to get excited about summer reading no matter what skill level they are.
Regardless of whether your child attends Florida VPK, you should still consider how to transition them for their new kindergarten adventure.
Part performance, part construction and all problem-solving, Odyssey of the Mind is thriving in the Tampa Bay area.
Did you know, Hillsborough County Public Schools offers the International Baccalaureate Program in several elementary and middle schools?
In 1893 Sacred Heart Church bought property in Tampa to establish St. Peter Claver for children of the African American community.
Early education programs in preschools and family child care homes can help parents prepare their children for kindergarten.
Now, says the foundation’s program development manager, Laura Marolf, the C.E. Mendez Foundation is taking on a new challenge: cyberbullying.
Started in 1984 by the National PTA, May 2-6 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. A time for willingly expressing gratitude to educators.
ELC Pinellas recently celebrated National Crayon Day with a new initiative – the Crayons for Kids Brains Campaign.
Earth Day is April 22nd and we’ve rounded up some of our favorite crafts to make using recycled materials!
In Hillsborough County Public Schools, our motto is Preparing Students for Life. For many students, that does not always mean college.
Middle school students are trying to find that place to fit in, so meeting different people and trying new things is important.
Admiral Farragut Academy is an international university preparatory academy focused on elite U.S.-based academics and global leadership …
The most important years of your child’s life are from the day they are born until they turn five. Early Learning sets the foundation.
Here are few tips from Hillsborough County Public Schools to help you through this journey as you advocate for your special needs child.
A new learning opportunity awaits elementary students of Tampa Bay in 2022 when the Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School opens its doors.
On Jan. 6, 2021, after about four hours in the operating room, Wilfre had his new heart, and second chance at life.
Sulphur Springs K-8 Community School recently received recognition for the UCF-Certified Community Partnership School designation.
