June 5 may mark the end of another school year for the students in Orange County Public Schools, but the summer offers approximately 11 weeks of exciting possibilities for learning[...]

If he were able to do it all over again, Timber Creek High School senior, Zachery Blumer, would have joined his local 4-H club’s FIRST Robotics team years ago. That’s how impressed[...]

Studies have shown that many young people leaving high school are not prepared for the demands of college or the workplace.  In fact, an ACT study, “The Condition of College and Ca[...]

It’s easy to dismiss the achievements of public education with all the political churning going on state and nationwide. Consider proposed bills in the current Florida Legisl[...]

Is “Spring Fever” really to blame for wandering minds? It appears there are biochemical and psychological explanations that help us in understanding this springtime phenomenon obse[...]

On February 28 Full Sail University in partnership with Valencia Community College was proud to host the first Take Stock In Children of Orange County’s graduation and scholarship [...]

Many Orange County middle schools including Legacy Middle have revamped its curriculum and structure. Part of the new vision is to accommodate the needs of our higher performing st[...]

Mary Ambrose, 43, has made Timber Creek High School her home for the past 10 years. Along with her teaching career with exceptional education students, she is also head coach for b[...]

Before students graduate from high school, it’s important for them to have some sort of work experience to build their resumes and make themselves competitive in the job market. Bu[...]

In August 2011, twenty-five students enrolled in a unique high school program designed to prepare them for a future in the health care field. The Lake Nona High School Health Caree[...]

You probably remember vocabulary instruction from your school experience as copying definitions from a dictionary and memorizing lists of words for a test. However, this practice p[...]

We all know that with budget cuts and in tough economic times, schools are in need of funding and resources more than ever. A few years ago founder of FuelMySchool.com, Lisa Hilgen[...]

Moms, how gratifying is it to see your child helping out in your community, giving back to those less fortunate, or finding a solution to a neighborhood problem? Community service [...]

Many parents make good use of the fall season, when their older children are back in school and on a routine, to commence potty training for their younger ones.  Determining the ap[...]

From an early age, we learn from our parents how important it is to be successful. However, sometimes the line between being successful and being obsessed with becoming successful [...]