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Florida charter school says child care provider failed to keep students safe
One of the Tampa Bay area’s largest charter school systems and one of its key service providers have landed in court over the question of who will offer early learning and extended day programs at the group’s nine campuses. Plato Academy has accused Superior Schools, which has run...
Hillsborough County schools celebrate graduations
Hillsborough County commencement ceremonies kicked off May 14, with most of them being held at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. More than 14,200 seniors are graduating from the school district this year, including 275 Chamberlain seniors who received their diplomas on Wednesday. Celebrations for Pasco County graduates will start May 28 and continue into early June.
Twice As Nice: Parrish softball rallies to beat Gainesville to repeat as Class 5A state champs
The celebration befitted a team winning its second straight state championship. And it was fitting that a Parrish High player from last year’s title team helped bring home No. 2. Ella Romano’s one-out, walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning scored Carsyn Kull from second base to give the Bulls a 3-2 extra-inning victory on Friday over Gainesville in the Class 5A state title game at Legends Way Ballfields in Clermont.
When good grades don't guarantee graduation
Florida students who complete their coursework with passing grades aren't guaranteed to receive a diploma. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. As high school students across Florida prepare to receive their diplomas, thousands will walk the stage to receive certificates of completion instead. That’s even if they have passing grades and completed all their coursework.
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