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Special events boost charter schools
For the city-run charter schools in Pembroke Pines, raising money to keep them running is an uphill battle. The charter schools don't have access to the same tax money that funds Broward County Public Schools, so they turn to alternative sources of...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Running, Schools, Charter Schools, Soccer
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Robert Runcie and Kathleen Cannon: Campaign teaches kids to live above the influence
Young people face a tough road when it comes to making positive decisions concerning their future. Bullying, alcohol and drug use, teen pregnancy, intolerance and bias, suicide and juvenile delinquency are all too evident in their daily lives. Despite...Tags: Broward County, Elections, United Way , Broward County Commission, Schools
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BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY TEAM UP FOR INSPIRING MARCH AND RALLY TO EMPOWER YOUTH
It’s time to cheer today’s youth and tomorrow’s future! On Saturday, May 18, thousands of students throughout Broward County will come together for a one-of-a-kind youth rally. Called “Above the Influence,” the event...Tags: Broward County, Broward County Commission, Fort Lauderdale, Students, Schools
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School's parent involvement program wins award
Castle Hill Elementary School's monthly parent night programs were recently honored as recipients of a Broward County Public Schools Community Involvement Award. The Everyone Counts Family Program was honored alongside parents, volunteers, mentors, and...Tags: Broward County, Castle Hill, Students, Teachers, Castle Hill Elementary School
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National Week of the Ocean's 'Festival Season' makes a splash honoring community leaders
National Week of the Ocean Inc. culminates its 34th "Festival Season" by honoring community leaders and marine educators on Mother Ocean Day, May 18 at noon. The following individuals and organizations benefit our South Florida marine environment and are...Tags: South Broward High School , Broward College, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Nova Southeastern University, Broward County
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People on the move
Education Kevin Wagner, associate professor and director of graduate studies in Florida Atlantic University's Department of Political Science, was chosen to be an academic fellow on the study of terrorism by the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies...Tags: Teachers, Florida Atlantic University, Science, Liberty Bell, Dining and Drinking
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For Dillard jazz band moms, an extra-special day
Staff writerOne group of South Florida moms will be worshiped from afar today, not surrounded by brunches and family dinners. They wouldn't have it any other way. Mother's Day is also the final day of the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition...Tags: U.S. Army, New York City, Miramar, Religion and Belief, Colleges and Universities
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Character education program honors 29 Broward students
Seniors Brooke Denton and Andres Badel and fourth-grader Gavin Ostrow reach out relentlessly to challenged or needy students. The three inspire others as they do. Denton, 18, of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, focuses on her special...Tags: Stoneman Douglas High School , Deerfield Beach High School , Human Interest, Schools, Education
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Education mentor taken by surprise by community award
If Simone Graham had known that she'd been nominated for a Broward County Public Schools community involvement award, she might have been less stunned when she received the letter informing her that she had won in the category of Mentor of the Year,...Tags: Broward County, Tropical Elementary School, Human Interest, Fort Lauderdale, Students
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Atlantic Tech, manufacturer honored by Broward Schools
When Paul Fazio, president of Sonny's Enterprises, first became involved with Coconut Creek's Atlantic Technical Center and Technical High School about a decade, he had a firm idea of what he wanted to accomplish. "My motivation was that I believe...Tags: Broward County, Engineering, Students, Schools, Education
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New career-oriented high school diploma could boost grads' job chances
In an admission that not all Florida high schoolers want to go to college, lawmakers are creating a three-track system where the diploma you earn depends on what you want to do after graduation. A bill passed by both houses of the Legislature creates two...
Tags: Palm Beach State College, Students, Science and Technology, Advanced Training, Colleges and Universities
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Broward faces $1.3 million class size fine
Broward County Public Schools will likely have to pay $1.3 million in fines, the second highest in the state, for having too many classes that exceed state-mandated caps. Broward's loss could be Palm Beach County's gain after its district met all state...Tags: Broward County, Mike Burke, Jr., Fines, Teachers, Teaching and Learning
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