Jeffrey S. Solochek

Pasco unveils plan to close, revamp schools

One elementary would close, while two others would transform academically.

Pinellas approves 6 school closures

The school board rejected pleas from Tarpon Springs parents who asked for more time.

Compromise school closures plan hits opposition

Parents at Sunset Hills Elementary cried foul at the late inclusion of their school.

Keep politics from closings, advocates say

Black student group criticizes Pinellas for reconsidering the fate Sexton Elementary.

Pinellas revamps plans for Tarpon Springs schools after parents protest

A recommendation to close Sexton Elementary in St. Petersburg remains on the table.

Once struggling schools make big strides

They were among Florida's worst performers, now these five Pinellas schools have had quite the turnaround.

What to know about Pinellas plan to close, revamp schools

The district will hold community meetings over the next week.

Pinellas unveils plan to close 7 schools

As enrollment declines, the school board will vote next month on reshaping the district.

Pinellas schools are shrinking. Which ones are feeling it most?

District leaders plan to announce a new round of closures and consolidations on Thursday.

Fla. teachers were targeted over Charlie Kirk posts. They’re still fighting

A year after the conservative activist died, they’re winning in court — but some say speech is still “chilled.”

Pasco returns to school, with heightened focus on K-8 campuses

The model allows districts to consolidate schools and expand use of unused classrooms.

Fun’s over, back to class, kiddos

From lessons on communism to new rules on e-bikes and screen time, here’s what students have in store.

Should Pinellas open school board meetings with prayer?

Chairperson Caprice Edmond has asked her colleagues if they’d prefer a moment of silence.

Veteran teachers across Tampa Bay to get raises

Lawmakers set deadline for districts to reach a deal on the money allocated in the state budget.

Pasco school bus driver move draws scrutiny

While abuse charges were dropped, the case catalyzed community activists.

Pinellas officials seek input on schools

Before making closure decisions, the district wants to hear residents’ ideas.

Tampa Bay districts earn record grades

All three counties in the area earned A’s, with no schools receiving an F.

Pasco’s superintendent is endorsing school board candidates. Why now?

John Legg says as an elected official he has more room to speak out than his appointed counterparts.

3 lessons Pasco County teachers used to make the best of their last class days

Many classes end this week. Why have some Tampa Bay seniors already graduated?

Pinellas and Hillsborough schools have been celebrating. Meanwhile, Pasco waits.

Still fast-growing Pasco has fewer students

District officials say they’ll wait for fall counts before any schools are closed.

Parents, teachers sue over vouchers

They’re asking the court to declare the state Empowerment Scholarship unconstitutional.

Pasco to cut back on busing for magnet, choice schools

Superintendent John Legg says they need to focus on getting children to neighborhood schools. Some students, though, will see their busing options limited.

New weapon detection system coming to 2 Pinellas schools

If found effective, the system could expand to more campuses in the fall.