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Education · Hillsborough CountyBy Superintendent Van Ayres As the new school year begins, Hillsborough County Public Schools is riding a wave of momentum built on the incredible achievements of our students, educators and families in the last school year. Our schools showed measurable and impressive progress. Our school grades, recently released by the Florida Department of Education, reflect significant gains in student performance across the district. We are proud that 98 p…See the Story
Momentum And Mission: Hillsborough Schools Are Ready For The Year Ahead

Tampa · TampaDr. Lisa Hayes, a pediatrician and mother of three boys, is deeply invested in the families she serves. The founder of Hayes Pediatrics, she blends medical expertise with real-life parenting wisdom. Dr. Hayes shares what inspired her to open her own practice and how her family navigates the unpredictable seasons of life. What inspired you to open your own practice, and how has that shaped your approach to care? Dr. Lisa Hayes: I’ve always been d…Read Article
Moms to Know: Dr. Lisa Hayes, Hayes Pediatrics

Refugees · TampaAll it takes is one teacher to change everything, and for Yung Ramano, a freshman Pre-IB Biology teacher at Strawberry Crest High School, it was her teachers as a young refugee after the Vietnam War who shaped her into who she is today. She says they not only prepared her with the skills she needed to succeed, but also encouraged her to believe in herself. And now, she is that teacher for so many students in Hillsborough County. She is showing h…Read Article