Marlene Sokol
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa, FL, United States
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Past articles by Marlene:
Hillsborough school board: Instead of closing schools, make them better
Thursday’s meeting to discuss a cost-saving plan to change attendance boundaries results in new ideas that would add expenses. → Read More
After 2 failed challenges, Hillsborough school board to rule on ‘This Book Is Gay’
This will be the third time a school district panel rules on the LGBTQ-themed text, but no date has been set. → Read More
Hillsborough school board again delays vote on changing attendance boundaries
Unable to secure support for his current plan, Superintendent Addison Davis called for a workshop to hash out details. → Read More
Hillsborough school board to consider another new boundary change plan
A revised version of Superintendent Addison Davis’ previous proposal will face scrutiny — and a key vote — on Tuesday. → Read More
DeSantis targets 4 Tampa Bay area school board members in 2024 election
He met with Republican officials, Moms for Liberty leaders before announcing the push on Fox News. → Read More
Hillsborough school board talks of delay as key vote nears on boundary plan
More complications have emerged, including legislation that could steer millions to private schools. → Read More
Hillsborough school board voices doubts about new attendance boundary plan
Some say the plan hurts minority students, others argue it will not save enough money. → Read More
Hillsborough superintendent proposes a more ‘sensitive’ school boundary plan
Plant High’s attendance boundaries would remain intact, and most changes would take effect in 2024, not this year. → Read More
What 4 new Hillsborough teachers said about the job: It’s hard ‘and I love it.’
Gender fluidity, social media and burnout are among the minefields they are learning to navigate. → Read More
Florida’s House speaker intervenes in Hillsborough school book challenge
State Rep. Paul Renner requests documents, alleging that some books on district shelves are “clearly obscene.” → Read More
PTA leaders raise concerns as Hillsborough explores new school boundaries
Members are being encouraged to call for more public dialogue and information. → Read More
Brandon High moves in new directions to stay competitive
In an era of increased choice, traditional schools like Brandon are reinventing themselves. → Read More
South Tampa parents organize against school rezoning proposals
Plant High and Coleman Middle School could send students to Jefferson High and Pierce Middle, according to two new maps. → Read More
Florida tells school districts: Update LGBTQ policies to avoid complaints
Some have been slow to catch up to the state’s new parental rights law. → Read More
Hillsborough’s school boundary plans: closed schools, thousands affected
Some schools, or parts of schools, would be “repurposed,” with the most ambitious option affecting 24,000 students. → Read More
Hillsborough’s school boundary plans: closed schools, thousands affected
Some schools, or parts of schools, would be “repurposed,” with the most ambitious option affecting 24,000 students. → Read More
Hillsborough schools adjust to make up 2 missed days during Hurricane Ian
Teachers will give up a planning day, and early release days will be extended to full days. → Read More
For many who fled from Ian, Tampa Bay schools got high grades as shelters
The accommodations are spare but comfortable enough for riding out a storm, residents said. → Read More
Hillsborough residents tell school boundary consultant to avoid disruption
Changes could affect thousands of families as early as next school year. → Read More
3 Pasco teachers arrested in testing scandal at Hudson High, FDLE says
The teachers are accused of cheating so they could earn cash incentives for the passed exams. → Read More