Hillsborough County School District Superintendent Addison Davis says some schools are living beyond their means and staffing cuts have to be made. But Davis is getting pushback as some say teachers should take precedence over technology. Listen: With just a few months on the job under his belt, Davis has already spent more than $12… Read more »
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Pinellas teachers rally again to keep online learning until it’s safe to reopen schools
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