Category Archives: Hillsborough Schools

Hillsborough Schools Operational Problems Running Rampant

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Harmonica

A new Tampa Bay Times article has shocking revelations about the state of our public school facilities.  The article summarizes the conditions and repercussions that failing AC units have had on students, classrooms, food, technology, instruments, and even band uniforms. Could anyone … Continue reading →

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HCPS Operations Keeps Missing the Bus

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Harmonica

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) issues are stacking up: lead in the drinking water, non-functioning air conditioners, mold in schools, radon testing, late buses, and a first grader dropped 20 miles from home.  Is this because the state is underfunding … Continue reading →

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Are You Breaking the Law When You Post Student Photos Online Without Parental Consent?

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Harmonica

In May 2016, Education Law Insights published an article discussing student photos taken at school titled “Before You Upload That Student Photo, Ask: What Would FERPA (Have Me) Do?” The article covers a litany of questions and scenarios to think … Continue reading →

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Will Your Kid’s School Data be the Next Privacy Breach?

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Harmonica

The Facebook Data Privacy problem is bad, but it didn’t necessarily include very personal information collected by your child’s school district.  One product heavily engaged in student data collection that includes social networking and learning analytics is Edsby.  Edsby is … Continue reading →

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Kids Need Better Books: How Did Mabry Elementary’s Library Perform Against Four Other Hillsborough Schools?

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Harmonica

Public School Library books should exude quality content with morals and ethics; after all schools are for educating students.  Should children’s desires be what guides the books procured for school libraries? Is that what guides the classroom? Mabry Elementary is … Continue reading →

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