There is a new normal at Broward County public high schools.

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg is joined Florida State Sen. Lauren Book, Broward Schools Superintendent Peter Licata, State Rep. Spencer Roach and State. Rep. Hillary Cassel.

Broward Schools Superintendent Peter Licata spoke about closing or repurposing schools as the process got underway Thursday

Two years after a roof collapse caused students and teachers to scramble for safety, a middle school in Broward County is getting major upgrades.

Students and staff across Broward County along with the Hallandale Beach community are mourning a beloved principal this week.

A school in Broward County was placed on lockdown due to what police are calling a “student issue.”

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres laid out his vision for the upcoming school year on Friday morning as teachers and students get ready to return.

When it comes to teacher salaries, Broward Schools could be taking an unprecedented and audacious direction by paying teachers $100,000 in total compensation by 2025.

It’s been less than 24 hours since Dr. Peter Licata officially became the superintendent of Broward Schools and he’s already looking towards moving forward in his new position.

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Broward Schools Superintendent Peter Licata, attorney David O. Markus, NIST investigator Judy Mitrani-Reiser, and country music stars David and Howard Bellamy.

Friday night will be a very big night for Broward County Public Schools.

On the first episode of This Week in South Florida of 2023, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Broward County Mayor Lamar Fisher, Monroe County Mayor Craig Cates and Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright.

This Week in South Florida host Glenna Milberg was joined by Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright for a one-on-one conversation during the first show of 2023.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Michael Putney is joined by Broward County District 35 candidates Lauren Book and Barbara Sharief and Miami-Dade District 6 candidates Jorge Fors and Victor Vazquez.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by North Miami Councilwoman Mary Estime-Irvin, Congressional candidates Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormack, Dale Holness and State Rep. Anika Omphroy, and Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Glenna Milberg and Michael Putney are joined by executive director of County Citizens Defending Freedom Alex Serrano, Parents for Children Miami member Gina Vinueza, Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright, Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott and Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez. The full episode can be seen at the top of this page.

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Glenna Milberg and Michael Putney are joined by executive director of County Citizens Defending Freedom Alex Serrano, Parents for Children Miami member Gina Vinueza, Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright, Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott and Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg speak to Sen. Rick Scott, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Miami attorney Loreal Arscott.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michaael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by State Rep. Robin Bartleman, State Rep. David Borrero, Everglades Foundation President Erik Eikenberg and Florida City Mayor Otis Wallace.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg welcome new Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Jose Dotres, new Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright, President of the United Teachers of Dade Karla Hernandez Mats and Anna Fusco is president of the Broward Teachers Union, and Michael Womack of Equality Florida.

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg welcome new Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Jose Dotres, new Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright, President of the United Teachers of Dade Karla Hernandez Mats and Anna Fusco is president of the Broward Teachers Union, and Michael Womack of Equality Florida.

The shocking arrest of Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie set off a chain of events that has yet to play out.

The arrest of Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie caught many off guard.

Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie and school district attorney Barbara Myrick were arrested last week.

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – It appears the plan in Broward County is to have students and teachers back in the classroom later this year. Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie announced on Wednesday that the plan is for all classes to take place in-person, starting this fall. “We have to plan as if we’re going to open up the next school year,” Runcie said. “We’ll still maintain some safety measures as necessary, depending on where we are.”Runcie made the announcement during a Broward School Board meeting Wednesday night. Currently, classes are being held in-person and online for some students.

TAMARAC, Fla. – Teachers in Broward County are sharing their coronavirus concerns with the public. Those educators believe Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie’s direction keeps flip-flopping, which is putting teachers at risk. “The pun is intended, flip-flopping around,” said Broward Teachers Union President Anna Fusco. According to the superintendent, Broward Schools has allowed more than 600 teachers with underlying health issues to remain teaching online. The CDC Director said when there is transmission in schools, it is likely the virus was brought in from the community.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie, Broward Teachers Union president Anna Fusco, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, South Florida medical professional Dr. Hansel Tookes and attorneys Melba Pearson and Rafael Yaniz. The full episode can be viewed at the top of this page.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward Schools may require teachers to return to their classrooms to meet the operational needs of schools, an arbitrator ordered Monday. For weeks, the Broward School District and the Broward Teachers Union have been dueling over how to move forward. The arbitration hearing was held Jan. 21-23, following a Jan. 7 lawsuit the Broward Teachers Union filed on behalf of 1,700 teachers who the district granted accommodations to continue working remotely because of serious underlying health conditions. “It is not within the Arbitrator’s power to decide whether it is a good idea or a bad idea to have teachers return to their classrooms, said Arbitrator Roger Abrams. “Principals must now provide documents justifying their decisions,” Broward Teachers Union President Anna Fusco said.

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Time is running out for hundreds of teachers in Broward County. Broward Teachers Union President Anna Fusco held a press conference Thursday , where she announced BTU filed a lawsuit against Broward Schools in response to a decision by the Broward School District to end the special work-from-home accommodations for teachers and support staff with serious medical conditions. I would say they’re probably safer than going to the grocery store or to the mall,” Broward Superintendent Robert Runcie said. Parents whose children are in Broward County School District are still able to choose between online learning or having them go back to school in the classroom. Citing no clear-cut plan by the school district, Fusco said time is running out.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will resume teaching on Tuesday. A list of 16 of those schools can be seen in the tweet below:Learning resumes at all @MDCPS schools tomorrow, November 10. #Eta pic.twitter.com/RISTiwETx7 — Miami-Dade Schools (@MDCPS) November 9, 2020Joella C. Good Elementary was also added to the list of schools that will be online-only on Tuesday. All schools in Miami-Dade and Broward were closed Monday due to Tropical Storm Eta. The vast majority of @MDCPS schools are reporting a high level of readiness to reopen on Tuesday.

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Broward County School Board voted unanimously on Thursday to start the gradual reopening of schoolhouses on Oct. 9. School Board members decided not to reopen schoolhouses on Monday, as Miami-Dade County Public Schools is planning on doing. Before the vote, Broward County Superintendent Robert Runcie told school board members there was a significant amount of funding on the table if they didn’t start the staggered reopenening on Oct. 9. The union had opposed the originally planned Oct. 14 reopening day. BTU President Anna Fusco said teachers were asking school board members not to cave to political pressure coming from Gov.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – After the Miami-Dade County School Board decided to begin reopening schoolhouses on Oct. 5, the Broward County School Board will be meeting on Thursday morning to consider doing the same. Broward School Board Chair Donna Korn said Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie shared Corcoran’s request with school board members. Broward County Teachers Union President Anna Fusco said many teachers and administrators don’t feel ready to come back to schools so soon. She also said she believes the school board will do what is right for Broward County. Parents of Broward County public school students can submit public comments before the Thursday morning meeting by submitting this form.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Congressman Ted Deutch, Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber, Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie, congressional candidate Maria Elvira Salazar and Miami-Dade United Way Executive Director Maria Alonso join This Week in South Florida. The full episode can be seen at the top of this page.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. Joining This Week in South Florida are City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Broward Mayor Dale Holness, Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie, ICU Medical Director at Miami-Dades Jackson Health System Dr. David De La Zerda and Miami-Dade mayoral candidate Alex Penelas. The entire show can be seen at the top of this page.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. The Broward County School Board is meeting on Wednesday to discuss preparations for distance learning. The school board is looking into the possibility of offering options for virtual learning in the morning and the evening to help parents who work during the day. Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie has said he is most concerned about providing options for students who are learning to speak English and who require more individual attention due to disabilities.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie received his own report card Monday. Of the nine school board members, all except one gave Runcie a mark of satisfactory. As a whole, the Broward County School Board scores its superintendent as effective, but needing improvement. The only member scoring Runcie as unsatisfactory is new board member Lori Alhadeff, whose daughter was among those murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. That came as news to five of the nine board members, who found that communication is lacking.