Florida
Gulf Coast University started fall classes Monday with more students
than ever before. Even with all the construction underway the
university has room for even more. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

The
Charlotte Campus of Edison State College is about to become the first
public higher learning institution in Florida to become tobacco free. 
WGCU’s Valerie Alker prepared this report.

Students of all ages across the state are now
eligible to do some or all of their schooling online. WGCU’s Luis
Hernandez reports.

Education
leaders from across the country are gathering in Lee County this week
to share ideas on improving schools. One of the people attending is
principal of one of the most successful schools in the district – five
years running. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Governor Charlie Crist was in Ft. Myers Friday for a
bill signing.  “Florida’s Equal Opportunity in Education Act” is now
law.  WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

Many public colleges and universities are finding
themselves strapped for cash, but Edison State College is expanding
opportunities for students in Glades and Hendry Counties.  WGCU’s John
Davis reports.

The
proposed elimination of all state funding for public libraries spurred
a flurry of phone calls and letters to Tallahassee this week.  WGCU’s
John Davis has more.

Times
are tough, and may soon get tougher for some high school athletes if a
proposal to cut games is approved.  WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

There is somewhat of a bright side to the down economy in Lee County. With
more students leaving the area there are fewer kids competing for their
school of choice. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports