Choices

Hillsborough County is a giant school district in Tampa with over a hundred elementary schools, not to mention all the middle, high, charter and alternative centers.

The Springs does education differently. There are half a dozen districts, each with its own unique style, strengths and weaknesses. Wealthier districts benefit from smart kids and involved parents. At the same time, administrators see too many kids wind up with expensive drug habits and struggle to keep dealers out of the schools. Poorer districts want to improve truancy and drop-out rates while not forgetting the kids who need more than anything to succeed and end the cycle of poverty. IB programs as well as gifted academies entice the best and the brightest plus there's always the alternative centers who promise not to give up on kids who need a second chance.

Still not sure where I'll be doing my thing. However, I'm encouraged by all the choices.

Last night at the DL event, I met Jan Tanner, who's running as a candidate for School District 11 Board of Education. She's having a wine and cheese party this Friday from 5:30-7:30pm. I can't make it, Shabbat and all, but I encourage all two of my CS readers to help her get the ball rolling.

Learn more about this and other events here.