HCPS Students are Laying Down the Law!
Learn how Hillsborough Co. students are inspiring change at the state legislative level in Tallahassee during the annual “Ought to be a Law” event.
Education
Raising Readers in a Parent-Child Book Club
Corbett Prep is sharing simple tips on starting a family book club that everyone will look forward to and enjoy together.
Avoiding Car Line Chaos!
It’s your average Tuesday morning. You’re running late for work. Maybe it’s starting to rain. And car line is taking FOREVER. Parents are not adhering to the zipper method, kids aren’t prepared to get out of the car, and… Oh my gosh, NO! Did you just see a mom get out of the car, walk…
St. Pete STEAMfest Returns for 7th Community Festival
St. Pete STEAMfest returns for the seventh community festival celebrating the study of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly festival, designed for families of children in preschool through eighth grade, brings hands-on experiential learning from some of the Tampa Bay area’s…
Navigating a Competitive Admissions Season Without Stress
The school year still feels brand new, so how is it time to begin thinking about 2025-26? If you’re considering enrolling in a private school, it’s smart to start early. Applications are open at private schools, where admissions officers expect another busy season. A Cato Institute survey showed that 50 percent of private schools received…
Hurricane Related School Closures in Tampa Bay
As we keep an eye on Helene, some Tampa Bay Area schools are announcing school closures in preparation for the storm’s potential impacts and so designated schools can serve as storm shelters.
Attendance Awareness Month – Show up & Be a Success!
My son is a senior in high school. There’s no doubt he will pass all his classes and graduate. I want him to enjoy his senior year. It’s okay if he misses a few days of school here and there, right? My daughter is in seventh grade. She’s brilliant! She makes straight As without even…
We Are in the Hope Business
The Head of School at Academy at the Lakes is sharing why school must be about Hope during a time when we’re fed a steady diet of negativity and fear.
Middle School at Corbett Prep: Building Strong Foundations for Emotional and Academic Success
The middle school years can be…awkward. But, as the Runyan family of Tampa discovered, it’s actually quite the oppositive after sending their kids to middle school at Corbett Prep.
Local Students Learn the Science of Monster Trucks During a STEM Field Trip to Monster Jam in Tampa
Imagine Monster Jam colliding with the first week of school and your classroom for the day becomes Amelia Arena. TGIF had a whole new meaning for these junior high school students!
Advice for Incoming 6th Graders – From Those Who Have Been There!
Hillsborough Co. Public Schools rising seventh and eighth graders are sharing practical (and adorable!) advice they have for incoming sixth graders.
The Clock Starts Yesterday: 8 tips to kick off the college application process for high schoolers (or middle schoolers)
I remember being at Gymboree with my oldest (many moons ago) when a mom asked me, “Where do you think your son will go to high school?” In the sleep-deprived era of toddlerhood, I wanted to say, “Lady, I am so tired and I don’t even know what we are having for dinner, much less…
Turning the Paige on Literacy in Hillsborough County Public Schools
Meet Paige. She’s fun, she’s engaging and she’s filled with books! She is Hillsborough County Public Schools’ newest literacy resource—Paige the Literacy Bus! Paige’s mission is to provide early access to resources and promote literacy beyond the classroom. She is geared toward our younger learners up to age 5. When children step onto the bus,…
5 Reasons It’s Good to Go Global
We love to ask little kids what they want to be when they grow up. But the truth is that the world is changing so quickly that students today will enter a future filled with jobs, challenges and opportunities we are yet to imagine. As adults, we have witnessed the transformative power of technology from…
Stopping the Summer Slide with Just 2 Books!
What do you think of when you hear “summer slide”? Is it a super cool water slide at Adventure Island? Or how about sliding into home plate during a summer Rays game? Actually, the summer slide has to deal with learning loss over the summer. Research suggests students lose about a month’s worth of learning,…
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10th, 2024
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by showing gratitude to those shaping our children’s futures. Discover heartfelt ways to thank educators beyond the classroom essentials, from personal notes to thoughtful gifts, and make their week truly special.
Finding Math in Unusual Places with Corbett Prep’s 8th Grade Class
Discover how eighth graders at Corbett Prep are exploring math in the most unexpected places, from bee farms to baking, transforming traditional lessons into real-world adventures that stick.
The “Magic” of Teaching a Child to Read! Hillsborough County Public Schools’ New Literacy Curriculum, UFLI
Discover the transformative power of UFLI, Hillsborough County Public School’s new game-changing literacy curriculum. With heartwarming success stories and practical tips for parents, learn how this approach is making reading magical for kids.
Lab Coats and Moon Soil: A Peek at Hillsborough County Public Schools Magnet Programs
While Dunbar Elementary Magnet is creating future doctors, Stewart Middle Magnet is shaping future scientists!
5 Fun and Easy Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
It seems that each year as students return from spring break, there is a sense of anticipation in the air. Summer is nearly upon us, and families are penciling summer camps and family vacations into their calendars. (Or, if your family is anything like mine, you are just beginning to plan your child’s summer activities. No…
