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Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses Florida’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday in Aventura
AVENTURA, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning with Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris. The conference was held at Mo’s Bagels & Deli in Aventura, where he previewed Florida’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday. The tax holiday, starting Monday...
Broward Schools Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn on upcoming school year
DAVIE - Going on 100 days as head of Broward County public schools, Dr. Howard Hepburn sat down Thursday to answer questions about the upcoming school year, which starts August 12th."We are staying focused providing Opportunities for students and staff to stay focused," said Hepburn. Everybody will be focused on metal detectors being installed at every Broward public high school to check for weapons and contraband. They were tried out over the summer on a limited basis and will be operational at all high schools as of the first day.The superintendent says he does expect it will take a couple of weeks...
Miami imam's sermon sparks debate over school vouchers and the First Amendment
A Jewish lawmaker is calling for Governor Ron DeSantis’ Administration to take action against a Muslim school that receives taxpayer-funded vouchers. Republican Representative Randy Fine is incensed by the school leader’s inflammatory remarks against Jewish people -- and by the state’s apparent lack of action since those remarks came to light.
Coral Springs Public Schools Earn ‘A’ Grade from Florida Department of Education
Broward County Public Schools announced it has earned an A rating from the Florida Department of Education for the first time since 2011. School Board members, including Superintendent Howard Hepburn, held a news conference with community leaders to commemorate the achievement. The announcement signifies a significant comeback for the district....
J.P. Taravella Hosts “Launching Into High School” Orientation for Incoming Freshmen
J.P. Taravella High School welcomes incoming freshmen at its upcoming “Launching Into High School” orientation event. The orientation takes place on Thursday, August 1, at the school located at 10600 Riverside Drive. From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., students are invited to gather in the cafeteria to meet...
FAU president search: Firm gets warned about advertising job on women, diversity-focused boards
During the first meeting in Florida Atlantic University’s second attempt to find a president, a lawyer and former New College of Florida trustee told the firm handling the search that posting the job on publications focused on women or diversity would be inconsistent with state policy. The public university in Boca Raton is restarting its […]
BCPS’ armed guardians undergo training at Keiser University ahead of new school year
PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - In preparation for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, 73 armed guardians participated in a back-to-school training program at Keiser University in Pembroke Pines. Thursday’s training, conducted by Broward County Public Schools Police, included instruction in firearms use, tactics, de-escalation and more, with the goal of...
Don’t Wait on Getting Kids Ready for Upcoming School Year
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The start of the academic school year is only weeks away and to avoid the last-minute back-to-school scramble, it is best to start preparing now. That means getting all your kids’ school supplies as early as possible, organizing schedules and after-school programs, and preparing your kids for the changes that come with a return to the classroom.
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