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Fasano pushes anti-corruption measure
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelA proposal to crack down on public corruption cleared a Senate panel Monday, but its future is muddy, with lawmakers firing shots at the proposal and voicing reservations, despite giving it a first round vote of approval. The bill puts into law a... -
Scott sidesteps teacher layoff issue, talks budget vetoes
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelIn light of news that the Broward County School District is giving pink slips to 1,400 teachers, Gov. Rick Scott placed the blame on the federal government at a press availability with reporters. Scott was asked by a reporter what public schools would... -
Long Beach schools receive $250,000 as Broad Prize finalist
L.A. NOWThe Long Beach Unified School District failed to capture the top prize of $1 million in college scholarships when the Broad Prize was announced this morning at the U.S. Capitol. But the district received $250,000 in scholarships for the class...... -
Web cam set up at owl colony
You can spy on the daily life of a burrowing owl colony in Broward County via a live webcam set up next to the owls' underground nest. The live camera was set up by the company EarthCam, which operates Web cams around the world, along with Birding...Tags: Broward County
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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: Schools, Sports, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, 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: Public Schools, Politics, Schools, Substance Abuse, Elections
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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: Public Schools, Fort Lauderdale, Schools, Substance Abuse, Teaching and Learning
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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: Students, Teaching and Learning, Broward College, Palm Beach County, Palm Beach State College
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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: Mike Burke, Jr., Punishment, Teaching and Learning, Fines, Teachers
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Stoneman Douglas principal told his contract won't be renewed, parents say
Sun SentinelWashington Collado is being forced out as principal of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, according to a letter from parent groups and the Parkland mayor. Stoneman Douglas was the site of a controversy involving a cheerleading coach, who was fired...Tags: Stoneman Douglas High School , Parkland, Broward County
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12 Broward teachers win $14,000 for classroom projects
Some good news for the Broward school district: 12 teachers are getting grants worth a total of $14,000 to fund classroom projects that teach students about energy. The grants are sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company's 2013 Teacher Grant Program....Tags: Students, Panther Run Elementary School , LEGO Group, Eagle Point Elementary School, Solar Energy
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Lactose intolerance: When drinking school milk makes students feel sick
Khalil Beckwith has never been formally diagnosed with lactose intolerance. He just knows that drinking milk makes him feel lousy. "When I drink milk with nothing else ... finishing the carton can be a nauseating endeavor," said Beckwith, a senior at...
Tags: Students, Pediatrics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Chicago Tribune, Vitamin D
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