public school system of Broward County, Florida, serving Fort Lauderdale
Broward Public Schools plans to install metal detectors in all high schools this fall
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287950545.html
Five things to know about Broward County Public Schools’ new superintendent: Howard Hepburn, a former deputy superintendent of Broward County Public Schools ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287732140.html
DeSantis appointees to blame for chaos in Broward schools leadership | Opinion: Broward Democratic Party State Committeeman Alfredo Olvera writes that a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/desantis-appointees-to-blame-for-chaos-in-broward-schools-leadership-opinion/
Experts say panic buttons can enhance school safety, but only 6 states require them
cnn.com/2024/04/20/us/panic-buttons-schools-us-states/
What’s Broward’s new superintendent’s plan for school closures? For now, hold meetings
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287938950.html
He was on the job for only 10 months. Will Broward schools superintendent get a severance?
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287969495.html
Broward School Board’s greatest asset is solidarity | Letters to the editor: Broward's School Board chair calls for cooperation and collaboration as the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/09/broward-school-boards-greatest-asset-is-solidarity-letters-to-the-editor/
Broward student dies a day after being hit by a Tesla near school: deputies
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article286818130.html
Broward schools had warnings of charter school funding controversy: A state demand that Broward schools provide charter schools about $80 million from a 2018 tax ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/30/broward-schools-had-warnings-of-charter-school-funding-controversy/
Broward Public Schools will try metal detectors to catch weapons (and vapes). Here’s how
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article286927815.html
Florida surgeon general allows unvaccinated kids to attend school amid measles outbreak
axios.com/2024/02/23/florida-measles-outbreak-ladapo-vaccine-guidelines
Quick Glance: Florida School Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns
- A recent measles outbreak in a Florida school highlights the increasing danger of vaccine skepticism.
- Reports indicate that six students at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County have been diagnosed with the disease.
- Experts express concerns about potential future outbreaks and stress the importance of vaccinations in light of growing skepticism.
- Health officials point out that inadequate vaccination rates at U.S. schools pose a risk for measles outbreaks.
As some Broward schools face closure, what comes next for all those valuable properties?
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/09/as-some-broward-schools-face-closure-what-comes-next-for-all-those-valuable-properties/
How many kids are vaccinated at your Broward school? Check the rates here: While 90% of students at Broward County Public Schools are fully vaccinated ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article286120501.html
No new measles cases at Manatee Bay in 3 weeks; DOH says infection period over: No new confirmed cases of measles have been documented at Manatee Bay Elementary ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/09/no-new-measles-cases-at-manatee-bay-in-3-weeks-doh-says-infection-period-over/
With 10 measles cases in Florida, state health officials fail to provide information
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/27/with-10-measles-cases-in-florida-state-health-officials-fail-to-provide-information/
Quick Glance: Measles Cases Surge in the U.S.
- Global measles cases are rising despite the available vaccine, reflecting declining vaccine confidence.
- Critics say prominent statements are fueling vaccine hesitancy. Epidemiologists warn of severe outcomes during outbreaks.
- Exemption rates above 5 percent lead to lower vaccination coverage, increasing the risk for outbreaks.
- Experts caution about the rising spread of measles due to declining vaccination rates and the impact of misinformation in the COVID era.
Five cases of measles confirmed in Florida school outbreak: Five people have been diagnosed with measles in an outbreak at an elementary School in Weston ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-outbreak-florida-elementary-school-rcna139637
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreak in Florida School
- Over 100 children at the school are susceptible to the virus.
- Florida health officials investigate cluster of measles cases.
- Four confirmed cases reported at Manatee Bay Elementary School.
- Investigation opened to track contacts at risk of infection.
Is everyone protected against measles? What’s the vaccination rate in South Florida?
miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article285778626.html
With rising rents and low wages, how will Broward address housing affordability?: In Broward County, more than half the residents are cost-burdened ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article284184403.html
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students return to classrooms after bomb threat
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article286024546.html
Broward schools administrator gets job leading Vermont education department: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announced the appointment of Zoie Saunders as education ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/22/broward-schools-administrator-gets-job-leading-vermont-education-department/
‘Tough conversations’: Broward school district holds event to discuss school closures
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article285092712.html
Here are the six options for the Parkland shooting victims’ memorial. You can help choose
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article285427187.html
HISD operations chief Wanda Paul resigns in latest wave of departures: HISD's chief operating officer was one of the only senior staffers under former ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/hisd-coo-wanda-paul-18691355.php
Will any high schools in Broward close? Superintendent discusses after latest meeting
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article285704656.html
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024: Here are South Florida's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/20/morning-update-south-floridas-top-stories-for-tuesday-feb-20-2024/
Have you or your child recently left a South Florida public school? Tell us why: The Broward and Miami-Dade school districts are dealing with a drop in students ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article285186842.html
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024: Here are South Florida's top stories for Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/15/morning-update-south-floridas-top-stories-for-thursday-feb-15-2024/
Broward schools will face new state investigation over construction issues, separation pay
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/10/broward-schools-will-face-new-state-investigation-over-construction-issues-separation-pay/
Family sues school district over law that bans trans volleyball player from girls’ sports
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/family-sues-school-district-law-bans-trans-volleyball-player-girls-spo-rcna133739
Transgender teen refiles lawsuit against Florida law that bans her from girls’ sports
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article284162028.html
When is your kid’s high school graduation? Miami-Dade and Broward districts announce dates
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article284967097.html
Police take student into custody after gun found at Broward high school: Fort Lauderdale police took a teen into custody after a loaded gun was found on campus ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article284746191.html
Florida officials punish Broward high school that allowed trans student to play girls sports
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article282962603.html
2024 Rose Parade will feature many people from Broward. Here’s the lineup.: The upcoming 2024 Rose Parade in California will feature float riders who hail from ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/18/2024-rose-parade-will-feature-many-people-from-broward-heres-the-lineup/
Students, parents miss ‘amazing’ Broward principal in midst of trans athlete scandal
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/14/students-parents-miss-amazing-broward-principal-in-midst-of-trans-athlete-scandal/
Quick Glance: Insufficient Investment in School Repairs in Idaho
- Some students miss school when there's a lack of power or heating.
- 91% of the 115 public school district superintendents responded to our survey.
- Tours of thirty-nine schools, often led by district maintenance directors.
- "Communities show what is valuable by what we build," says David Reinhart, West Ada School District’s chief operations officer.
Florida high school principal, other top officials reassigned for allegedly allowing trans student to play on girls volleyball team
nypost.com/2023/11/28/news/florida-high-school-principal-other-top-officials-reassigned-for-allegedly-allowing-trans-student-to-play-on-girls-volleyball-team/
Do you have to obey school zones during winter break? When do classes resume in Miami?
miamiherald.com/news/traffic/article283502058.html
Will the Broward School Board fight the state on the trans issue? Likely not. Here’s why
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article282460503.html
Broward schools closed Thursday amid flooding threat: All Broward County Public Schools and district offices will be closed Thursday.
sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/broward-schools-closed-thursday-amid-flooding-threat/
An opportunity to redefine Broward public schools | Opinion: Broward Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata sees a great opportunity to "redefine" the school ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/26/an-opportunity-to-redefine-broward-public-schools-opinion/
Flood watch: South Florida deluge to continue through Thursday morning: Rain will continue unabated until Thursday morning and recur periodically all day ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/15/10-inches-of-rain-possible-in-fort-lauderdale-as-flood-watch-continues/
Year in review: Here are the stories most talked about in South Florida in 2023: From unprecedented weather events to courtroom showdowns, political chaos ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/26/year-in-review-here-are-the-stories-most-talked-about-in-south-florida-in-2023/
Find the Best K12 Schools for You: Looking for K-12 schools in your community? U.S. News Education has data on schools and districts near you. See test scores ...
usnews.com/education/k12
‘Kind-hearted soul’: 14-year-old student dies during JROTC fitness competition in Broward
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article281501543.html
Broward County schools set to reopen Friday: ‘We want them back, and we need them back’
sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/16/broward-county-schools-set-to-reopen-friday/
Florida released its grades for school districts. Here’s how Miami-Dade and Broward did
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article282928613.html
On bus tour, Broward schools chief to consider ‘re-purposing’ under-enrolled schools
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article281791948.html
When it comes to literacy rates, Florida’s in the basement. But we’re getting students to read | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article281301438.html
Broward schools principal Carlton Campbell dies in crash: Gulfstream Academy K-8 of Hallandale Beach Principal Carlton Campbell died after he had a medical ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/10/25/broward-schools-principal-carlton-campbell-dies-in-crash/
Final bow for Kelley Shanley in last arts season at helm of Broward Center: After 25 years at one of South Florida's leading arts venues ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/26/final-bow-for-kelley-shanley-in-last-arts-season-at-helm-of-broward-center/
More Miami-Dade families signed up for vouchers, but majority were private school students
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article280922663.html
In Miami-Dade Schools, all you need to be a substitute teacher is a GED degree
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article280039379.html
One Florida school district removed over 400 books. See books restricted in your district
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article279607304.html
Quick Glance: PEN America Report: Increase in School Book Bans
- A report by PEN America reveals a fourfold increase in the number of books permanently removed from US school libraries and classrooms - from 333 books last year to 1,263.
- Florida had the highest number of bans compared to other states.
- The organization considers any action that restricts access to a book as a ban, including books removed from classrooms or libraries, as well as books temporarily removed during challenges.
- According to recent NPR/Ipsos polling, 64% of Americans oppose book bans by school boards, and 69% oppose book bans by state lawmakers.
Broward Schools to demolish freshman building at Stoneman Douglas High shooting next summer
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article279609184.html
What students and the new boss are saying on the first day of school in Broward County
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article278347514.html
Broward sees smooth start on first day of school. Here are the latest figures with enrollment and staff.
sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/21/broward-sees-smooth-start-on-first-day-of-school-here-are-the-latest-figures-with-enrollment-and-staff/
Back-to-school scramble is on for child vaccines. Florida drops to 10-year low in completing shot regimen
sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/14/back-to-school-scramble-is-on-for-child-vaccines-florida-drops-to-10-year-low-in-completing-shot-regimen/
Florida school shooting re-enacted as part of civil lawsuit: Gunfire rang out again at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday ...
reuters.com/legal/florida-school-shooting-be-re-enacted-part-civil-lawsuit-2023-08-04/
Broward School Board member: Six figures for teachers by 2025 | Opinion: At Tuesday's School Board meeting, Broward County School Board member Allen Zeman ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/07/16/broward-school-board-member-six-figures-for-teachers-by-2025-opinion/
Back to School 2023: Here’s how to get free backpacks, supplies and donate to students in need
sun-sentinel.com/2023/07/27/back-to-school-2023-heres-how-to-get-free-backpacks-supplies-and-donate-to-students-in-need/
Quick Glance: Back-to-School 2023: Get Free Supplies and Support Students in Need
- No sales tax on clothes, shoes, school supplies, and personal computers until Aug. 6.
- Bring school supplies or make a cash donation to fund purchases.
- Gideons Motorcycle Club & Hope Floats Movement provide free backpacks, supplies, and haircuts for children.
- School supply giveaways, vaccinations, immunizations, and vendors.
Pay Broward teachers and principals what they deserve | Editorial: The Broward School Board is finally advancing a serious proposal to raise the salaries of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/07/20/pay-broward-teachers-and-principals-what-they-deserve-editorial/
Racing through a school zone as classes start in Miami-Dade County? You’ll pay for that
miamiherald.com/news/traffic/article278297403.html
Is lunch free? Where’s the bus? Your guide to the new school year in Miami and Broward
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article277634518.html
About face: AP psychology classes will be offered in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. Broward will let parents ‘opt-in’
sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/09/palm-beach-county-school-district-to-offer-ap-psychology-this-year-reversing-decision-to-drop-the-course/
Quick Glance: Florida Schools Remove AP Psychology for Violating State Law
- School districts in Florida are dropping Advanced Placement psychology due to its violation of state law regarding discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Florida has encouraged schools to teach the course without objectionable material on sexual orientation and gender identity.
- The College Board has advised districts not to offer the course, deeming it effectively banned.
- As a result, AP Psychology will not be offered in any of our high schools this year, according to the district.
School Board should hold vendor to its promises | Opinion: Robert Ballou served as an officer with Broward County Public Schools' Economic Development and ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/07/17/school-board-should-hold-vendor-to-its-promises-opinion/
What’s next for Parkland school building? Visits, demolition, then a question mark
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article277036978.html
School board members need to stop phoning it in | Opinion: For most of us who work for a living, showing up on the job on a work day is a minimal expectation ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/07/04/school-board-members-need-to-stop-phoning-it-in-opinion/
Five things to know about Peter Licata, Broward’s new superintendent: Here’s what to know about Peter Licata after the Broward School Board approved Tuesday a ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article276842516.html
Ethics complaint over alleged slap dismissed against Broward School Board member: The Florida Commission on Ethics determined the complaint fell outside its ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/02/ethics-complaint-over-alleged-slap-dismissed-against-broward-school-board-member/
Broward School Board approves contract for new superintendent with these 3 crucial details
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article277020573.html
Broward School Board rejects plan to pay teachers $100K — at least for now: Broward School Board member Allen Zeman’s plan to pay teachers a total compensation ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article277607308.html
Swastikas found etched into bathroom at Broward school hosting summer camp: Swastikas were found etched into a bathroom at Western High School in Davie where a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/23/swastikas-found-etched-into-bathroom-at-broward-school-hosting-summer-camp/
He’s got that ‘IT factor’, judge tells Broward superintendent at his swearing-in: Broward County Public Schools officially welcomed Peter Licata as the new ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article277399228.html
‘Food Forests’ are reversing the learning gaps in math in Miami-Dade schools | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article277326043.html
‘I’m coming home.’ Broward School Board names Palm Beach administrator as its superintendent
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article276421511.html
A clear mess: How Broward schools failed backpack plan cost parents and taxpayers
sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/26/a-clear-mess-how-broward-schools-failed-backpack-plan-cost-parents-and-taxpayers/
Broward schools will finally decide on a new superintendent. What to expect.: The candidates for Broward Schools superintendent endured an intense day Wednesday ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/14/broward-schools-will-finally-decide-on-a-new-superintendent-what-to-expect/
Superintendent search reopened for Nevada candidate, who quickly drops out: The search for a new Broward schools superintendent is open again ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/05/09/broward-school-board-reopens-superintendent-search
With few candidates, Broward School Board extends window to apply for superintendent post
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article275178446.html
Seven semifinalists chosen for Broward schools superintendent: The Broward School Board is expected to narrow the list to three superintendent finalists on March ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/05/22/seven-semifinalists-chosen-for-broward-schools-superintendent
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics