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MAY 08, 2008

New poll results

We've changed our Gradebook poll again today. This time, we're asking your thoughts about the importance of high school honors at graduation time. We appreciate you taking the time to respond.

As for our last poll question - Should students be allowed to have cell phones in school? - here's what you had to say:

  • Yes, but they should be off and out of sight during class periods.   136 votes - 58%
  • Cell phones? Give 'em a pen, paper and some books and get to educating. 51 votes - 22%
  • No, they're disruptive and offer opportunities to cheat. 46 votes - 20%

If you have any ideas for future questions, or any other thoughts about the Gradebook in general, please send an e-mail to solochek@sptimes.com.

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Gradebook features education articles and insights on schools in Florida, focusing on Tampa Bay area schools. What's the latest from the Florida Department of Education? How is the FCAT being used to compare Florida schools? What's going in on in Tampa Bay schools? Get an insider's view from the Times education reporting team.

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Rebecca Catalanello covers Pinellas County schools. E-mail her: rcatalanello@tampabay.com.

Tony Marrero covers Hernando County schools. E-mail him: tmarrero@tampabay.com.

Marlene Sokol covers Hillsborough County schools. E-mail her: sokol@tampabay.com.

Ron Matus covers Pinellas County schools. E-mail him: matus@tampabay.com.

Jeffrey S. Solochek covers Pasco County schools. E-mail him: solochek@tampabay.com.

Kim Wilmath covers the University of South Florida. E-mail her: kwilmath@tampabay.com.

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