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Broward County Public Schools updates calendar after hurricane related closures
Read full article: Broward County Public Schools updates calendar after hurricane related closuresParents and guardians of students attending Broward County Schools should take a look at the revised 2024-2025 school calendar, after an update by the district due to hurricane closures.
Broward district explores school repurposing amid enrollment decline
Read full article: Broward district explores school repurposing amid enrollment declineBroward County Public Schools leaders have been holding meetings to figure out how to deal with declining enrollment and to best use the countyโs resources.
Broward schools closing Wednesday, Thursday due to Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Broward schools closing Wednesday, Thursday due to Hurricane MiltonOfficials with Broward County Public Schools joined their counterparts in Miami-Dade on Monday in announcing upcoming school closures due to Hurricane Milton.
Broward deputies arrest 9 students over violence threats related to schools since August
Read full article: Broward deputies arrest 9 students over violence threats related to schools since AugustBroward Sheriffโs Office deputies announced Wednesday that they have arrested nine Broward County Public Schools students over threats of violence last month and so far this month.
Detectives arrest 14-year-old Instagram user threatening Broward schools with violence
Read full article: Detectives arrest 14-year-old Instagram user threatening Broward schools with violenceBroward County Public Schools administrators announced Sunday morning that a person had been arrested over threats.
Recent carbon monoxide, propane leaks prompt safety overhaul in Broward County Public Schools
Read full article: Recent carbon monoxide, propane leaks prompt safety overhaul in Broward County Public SchoolsBroward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn issued a safety update Monday after concerns arose following a propane leak at an elementary school and a carbon monoxide leak at a high school less than a week apart.
Carbon monoxide poisoning at Broward high school prompts more testing
Read full article: Carbon monoxide poisoning at Broward high school prompts more testingThe principal of Cypress Bay High School in Weston plans to welcome students back to class on Monday morning after carbon monoxide poisoning prompted school staff to seek medical treatment on Friday. A Broward firefighter who responded was also affected.
Broward School Board member says miscommunication was behind back-to-school metal detectorsโ congestion
Read full article: Broward School Board member says miscommunication was behind back-to-school metal detectorsโ congestionThe first two days of the 2024-25 school year were challenging this week for Broward County Public Schools students who had to wait in line to walk through metal detectors before making it to their classrooms.
Broward public high school students start 1st day of school with metal detectors
Read full article: Broward public high school students start 1st day of school with metal detectorsOn Monday hundreds of students attending Broward County Public Schools will be having new teachers, subjects and classmates, but they will also notice some big changes when they walk through the doors. The first one is metal detectors.
Long lines seen at drop off on the 1st day of school for Broward County Public School students
Read full article: Long lines seen at drop off on the 1st day of school for Broward County Public School studentsBroward County Public School bus drivers were up early on Monday, as they prepared to pick up students for the first day of the 2024-2025 school year.
Pembroke Pines schools will have officers in every public school; discussion on how to fund it to continue
Read full article: Pembroke Pines schools will have officers in every public school; discussion on how to fund it to continuePembroke Pines officials agreed to allocate School Resource Officers at all of the public schools in the city until December and will continue discussions on how to cover the cost.
Armed guardians to replace police officers at some Broward County Public Schools
Read full article: Armed guardians to replace police officers at some Broward County Public SchoolsBroward County Public Schools doesnโt have a police department, so not every school will have trained law enforcement officers when students return on Aug. 12.
Metal detectors coming to all Broward County public high schools this year
Read full article: Metal detectors coming to all Broward County public high schools this yearMetal detectors are coming to all public high schools in Broward County this month after test runs wrap up at summer school programs.
Broward school district highlights safety enhancements at MSD commission meeting
Read full article: Broward school district highlights safety enhancements at MSD commission meetingOn the second day of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission meeting, the focus remained on statewide school safety.
Investigation launched into possible FAST testing scandal at South Florida elementary school
Read full article: Investigation launched into possible FAST testing scandal at South Florida elementary schoolBroward County Public Schools officials said a fifth-grade teacherโs alleged misconduct during testing is under investigation at Eagle Ridge Elementary School in Coral Springs.
Rita Case donates CPR training kits to Broward County Public Schools
Read full article: Rita Case donates CPR training kits to Broward County Public SchoolsMore Broward County students are learning step-by-step instructions on cardiopulmonary resuscitation to help someone in a cardiac or breathing emergency.
Broward County Public School students earn top scores in national, world robotics competitions
Read full article: Broward County Public School students earn top scores in national, world robotics competitionsSeveral Broward County Public Schools robotics teams put their STEM skills to the test and brought home high marks after national and world championship competitions.
Hollywood Hills High School placed on lockdown after โunfoundedโ weapon call
Read full article: Hollywood Hills High School placed on lockdown after โunfoundedโ weapon callA number of Hollywood police officers were seen at a public high school Wednesday morning; a lockdown was reported on campus.
Broward principal, 2 staffers cleared of wrongdoing in transgender athlete probe
Read full article: Broward principal, 2 staffers cleared of wrongdoing in transgender athlete probeA Broward principal and two of his staff members have been cleared of wrongdoing and were allowed to assume their responsibilities Wednesday amid the investigation surrounding a transgender athlete playing on a girlsโ sports team at the school last year.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: May 12, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: May 12, 2024On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg interviews Broward County School Board Member Debra Hixon, Billy Corben, The Miami Heraldโs Editor Joey Flechas and Reporter Sarah Blaskey, and WLRN Reporter Josh Ceballos.
In reversal, Broward public schools will not be closing to deal with declining enrollment
Read full article: In reversal, Broward public schools will not be closing to deal with declining enrollmentBroward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn has new recommendations to deal with the declining enrollment after protests over the initial plan to consider closing some schools.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: May 5, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: May 5, 2024On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg interviews Broward County School Board Member Debra Hixon, Billy Corben, The Miami Heraldโs Editor Joey Flechas and Reporter Sarah Blaskey, and WLRN Reporter Josh Ceballos.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: April 28, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: April 28, 2024On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg interviews Broward County School Board Member Debra Hixon, Billy Corben, The Miami Heraldโs Editor Joey Flechas and Reporter Sarah Blaskey, and WLRN Reporter Josh Ceballos.
Here is a list of Broward schools under โconsiderationโ for closure, changes
Read full article: Here is a list of Broward schools under โconsiderationโ for closure, changesAccording to a presentation Broward County Public Schools released on Monday night, the district plans to close schools due to under-enrollment.
New Broward superintendent holds 7 town hall meetings to discuss under-enrollment
Read full article: New Broward superintendent holds 7 town hall meetings to discuss under-enrollmentHoward Hepburn, the new Broward County Public Schools superintendent, attended a town hall meeting on Monday at Hollywood Hills High School.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: April 28, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: April 28, 2024On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg interviews Broward County School Board Member Debra Hixon, Billy Corben, The Miami Heraldโs Editor Joey Flechas and Reporter Sarah Blaskey, and WLRN Reporter Josh Ceballos.
Broward County Public Schools considers closing some campuses
Read full article: Broward County Public Schools considers closing some campusesBroward County Public Schools is preparing to close some schools. Their data shows that about 28% of public schools in the district have an enrollment that is under 70%.
Broward teacher asks local businesses to help sponsor studentsโ trip to United Nations in New York
Read full article: Broward teacher asks local businesses to help sponsor studentsโ trip to United Nations in New YorkThe United Nations invited a group of teenagers from Broward County to attend an annual meeting on the status of women next month.
Measles cluster in Broward: Lack of vaccination comes with โincreasedโ risk, expert says
Read full article: Measles cluster in Broward: Lack of vaccination comes with โincreasedโ risk, expert saysMeasles, a highly contagious airborne virus also known as rubeola, recently infected half a dozen Broward County Public Schools students even though it can be prevented by two doses of vaccine.
6 years later: Students create shape of heart in honor of Parkland school shooting victims
Read full article: 6 years later: Students create shape of heart in honor of Parkland school shooting victimsItโs been six years since 17 people were killed in the Parkland school shooting, and many are honoring the victims Wednesday with moments of silence and other events.
Broward County considers expanding child care programs to help bring in new teachers
Read full article: Broward County considers expanding child care programs to help bring in new teachersAmid nationwide teacher shortages and as a way to remain competitive, Broward County Public Schools is considering expanding their child care programs.
Ex-Broward schools employee accused of making multiple school threats
Read full article: Ex-Broward schools employee accused of making multiple school threatsA former teacherโs assistant for Broward County Public Schools is facing multiple felony charges for making threats to a number of schools the Broward Sheriffโs Office announced Thursday.
South Florida battles with aftermath of heavy rainstorms, widespread flooding
Read full article: South Florida battles with aftermath of heavy rainstorms, widespread floodingAs South Florida residents and visitors faced a relentless storm, unleashing heavy rain, and whipping winds throughout Thursday, the stormโs aftermath revealed a region grappling with the impact of widespread flooding and the damage that it has caused.
Broward Public Schools to โfully openโ Friday after excessive flooding forced closure
Read full article: Broward Public Schools to โfully openโ Friday after excessive flooding forced closureBroward County Public Schools were expected to be fully reopened Friday after all schools and district offices were closed on Thursday due to the heavy rain and flooding issues.
Severe weather: Broward County Public Schools closed Thursday as rain floods low-lying areas in South Florida
Read full article: Severe weather: Broward County Public Schools closed Thursday as rain floods low-lying areas in South FloridaBroward County Public Schools decided to close Thursday, so maintenance workers could assess water intrusions and safety on campuses. Broward also canceled before and after public school activities, events, field trips, sporting events, meetings and evening classes.
Broward elementary teacher charged with child neglect over classroom punishments
Read full article: Broward elementary teacher charged with child neglect over classroom punishmentsA Broward County Public Schools first-grade teacherโs classroom punishments for one of her students constituted criminal child neglect, according to police, leading to her arrest Tuesday.
Flooding, canceled activities bring disappointment to students in Broward County
Read full article: Flooding, canceled activities bring disappointment to students in Broward CountyโRain, rain go awayโ was what some of the kids were saying on Wednesday morning after Broward County Public Schools announced that they canceled all of their after-school activities/operations due to heavy rains and potential flooding in the area.
Broward has less students, may consider selling real estate
Read full article: Broward has less students, may consider selling real estateBroward County Public Schools Superintendent Peter Licata reported on Tuesday that there has been a reduction in student enrollment and this will affect the districtโs budget.
Broward teachers demand better pay: โItโs not fair! Itโs not right!โ
Read full article: Broward teachers demand better pay: โItโs not fair! Itโs not right!โMarry Carr, a 23-year veteran teacher, was among the protesters who met on Wednesday afternoon to demand better pay from Broward County Public Schools.
1 detained after Broward teacher receives written threat
Read full article: 1 detained after Broward teacher receives written threatOne person has been detained after South Plantation High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a written threat was received by a teacher, police confirmed.
Monday marked 1st day of school for Broward districtโs students โ and its top boss
Read full article: Monday marked 1st day of school for Broward districtโs students โ and its top bossBroward County Public Schools students marked their first day of school Monday, which also marked Peter Licataโs very first first day of school as the districtโs superintendent.
Broward gets ready for 1st day of 2023-24 school year on Monday
Read full article: Broward gets ready for 1st day of 2023-24 school year on MondayTen out of about 1,200 school buses will be electric on the first day of school on Monday โ for the first time in the history of Broward County Public Schools โ and there are 50 more on the way.
Browardโs school resource officers prepare for active shooter threat in Weston
Read full article: Browardโs school resource officers prepare for active shooter threat in WestonBroward Sheriff Gregory Tony and Peter Licata, Broward County Public Schoolsโ new superintendent, are relying on many of the lessons learned after the 2018 Valentineโs Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland to improve on-campus security.
Broward school board votes against proposal for annual teacher pay raise for next 3 years
Read full article: Broward school board votes against proposal for annual teacher pay raise for next 3 yearsThe Broward County School Board voted 5-4 against raising teachersโ wages after a day-long discussion about a proposal on Tuesday that proponents said would have made the districtโs teachers one of the highest paid in Florida.
Broward school board members delay vote on new school superintendentโs contract
Read full article: Broward school board members delay vote on new school superintendentโs contractBroward County Public Schools Superintendent Peter Licata will have to continue to wait for school board members to vote on his contract agreement.
New Broward superintendent discusses top priorities during exclusive interview with Local 10
Read full article: New Broward superintendent discusses top priorities during exclusive interview with Local 10The new big boss of Broward County Public Schools joined This Week in South Florida for an exclusive conversation on Sunday.
Broward school board votes not to require clear backpacks
Read full article: Broward school board votes not to require clear backpacksFollowing Mondayโs very heated Broward County Public Schools town hall meeting where most of the crowd was against clear backpacks for the upcoming school year, a new item has been added to the agenda Tuesday where board members will get to vote on removing clear backpacks for consideration.
โThis is a circusโ: Broward school board members get strong pushback over clear backpack plan
Read full article: โThis is a circusโ: Broward school board members get strong pushback over clear backpack planBroward County parents, staff and members of the community can participate in a safety town hall meeting Monday in Plantation hosted by the Broward County School Board and Broward County Public Schools.
Town hall meeting to address new clear backpack rule at Broward County Public Schools
Read full article: Town hall meeting to address new clear backpack rule at Broward County Public SchoolsOn Monday, June 12, Broward County Public Schools will host a Town Hall Meeting to address its new clear backpack rule for the start of the new school year.
Law enforcement evacuates 2 schools in Hollywood during investigation
Read full article: Law enforcement evacuates 2 schools in Hollywood during investigationTeachers and students were waiting outside of their school on Friday in Hollywood after an alleged threat prompted an evacuation, according to Broward County Public Schools.
Judge orders house arrest for 18-year-old student over school shooting threat
Read full article: Judge orders house arrest for 18-year-old student over school shooting threatAn 18-year-old Broward County Public Schools student was on house arrest on Monday facing charges over an alleged school shooting threat.
Here are the 26 candidates who applied to be Browardโs next superintendent
Read full article: Here are the 26 candidates who applied to be Browardโs next superintendentMore than two dozen candidates applied to be the next Broward County Public Schools superintendent, according to a list published by the district Friday.
Flooding emergency: Broward County Public Schools to remain closed Friday, reopen Monday
Read full article: Flooding emergency: Broward County Public Schools to remain closed Friday, reopen MondayBroward School Board chair Lori Alhadeff announced that Broward County Public Schools will be preparing to reopen on Monday after a flooding emergency prompted schools to close on Thursday and Friday.
Sex education in Broward under scrutiny amid state law changes
Read full article: Sex education in Broward under scrutiny amid state law changesSchool Board members met Tuesday for a workshop about future changes in sexual education at Broward County Public Schools to abide by the stateโs Parental Rights in Education law, which critics have gone on to refer to as the โDonโt Say Gayโ law.
Principal: Student facing โappropriate consequencesโ after threat at Broward school
Read full article: Principal: Student facing โappropriate consequencesโ after threat at Broward schoolAn unfounded threat led to a police presence at a Broward County school Friday and now district officials say a student is facing consequences.
Police officers screen school buses in Fort Lauderdale after anonymous bomb threat
Read full article: Police officers screen school buses in Fort Lauderdale after anonymous bomb threatPolice officers responded to two Broward County public schools on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale to investigate anonymous threats about bombs in school buses.
Broward Schools interim superintendent negotiating salary, preparing for new role
Read full article: Broward Schools interim superintendent negotiating salary, preparing for new roleThe interim superintendent who is taking over as head of Broward County Public Schools was hammering out the details of her new deal on Monday.
Cartwright out: Superintendent, Broward school board agree to separation deal; interim named
Read full article: Cartwright out: Superintendent, Broward school board agree to separation deal; interim namedBroward County Public Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright agreed to a separation deal with the school board Tuesday, making it her final day with the district.
Broward superintendent negotiates $365K separation agreement with school board
Read full article: Broward superintendent negotiates $365K separation agreement with school boardBroward County Public Schools welcomed Vickie L. Cartwright as superintendent on Feb. 24, 2022, and after months of uncertainty, her attorneys negotiated a separation agreement with the school board on Thursday.
Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright discusses expected changes for upcoming year
Read full article: Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright discusses expected changes for upcoming yearBroward County Public Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright addressed big changes for the district in the year ahead, and some come with strings attached.
Broward County Public Schools announces hurricane make-up days
Read full article: Broward County Public Schools announces hurricane make-up daysBroward County Public Schools confirmed Friday that two previously scheduled early release days will be regular school days to make up for the days students missed school during hurricane season.