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Xpress, the Coolest Section of the St. Petersburg Times, is the home for features, news and views of interest to young readers. Most of the work in Xpress, which appears on Mondays in Floridian, is produced by the Times' X-Team. The team of journalists ages 9-17 from around the Tampa Bay area is selected every year at the end of the school year to serve during the following school term. The current team of 12 was chosen out of 150 applicants. Watch for X-Team application forms in Xpress during the month of May.


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So long, summer
Tuck away those lazy memories. Kids everywhere are stocking up on supplies after a brief break. Where did the time go?

This school is a click away
Online schooling goes beyond the walls of traditional classrooms.

Letter from Takamatsu: Random thoughts from an American in Japan
Occasional dispatches from a student ambassador to Japan.

My spirit walks a lonely path
First of two parts

'Spy Kids 2' is a must-see
Sign us all up for the OSS, if it's as fun as this movie that opens Wednesday.

It doesn't get scarier than this
Creepy. Horrifying. Wonderful. That's Signs. But it's not for the faint of heart.

Send us your Xpressions!
Xpressions, our monthly showcase for the art, writing and photography of students through the 12th grade, is looking for your work! Xpressions appears the last Monday of each month inside Floridian. Please read the following instructions before submitting your work, which must be based on the designated themes. Here are some upcoming themes and deadlines:


Xpressions
Xpressions, is a monthly showcase for the art, writing and photography of students through the 12th grade. Xpressions appears the last Monday of each month.

Wonders of Florida This year's St. Petersburg Times Newspaper in Education series will be a journey exploring the awe-inspiring, marvelous state we call home. In this space each week you'll learn about some of the wonders of Florida. What makes this state and its people unique? What are some of the challenges of life in the Land of Flowers? You even may be surprised to find some of these wonders right outside your back door. Introduction, previous chapters and Web Links

Money Stuff: Get it! Spend it! Keep it!
The 2000-2001 series is about something we all love and wish we had more of: money.

Anne Frank: Lessons in human rights and dignity The 1999- 2000
Newspaper in Education series
Introduction, previous chapters and Web Links

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