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Miami snack company prepares special needs students for employment
MIAMI - Inside the Rishi Snacks commercial kitchen in Miami, workers prepare trail mix while preparing themselves for life. Vijay and Manisha Patel launched the business a year ago and named it their 21-year-old son Rishi, who is autistic. "A big reason we started was for Rishi to have a purpose in life, to have something he's contributing to," recalled Vijay Patel. Rishi and his schoolmates clock in several days a week to learn skills. "There's different levels," explained Manisha Patel. "Some of the kids cannot bag but they're very good at doing the curry leaves. They're accomplishing...
South Florida's City College Abruptly Announces Closure, Leaving Hollywood Students in Limbo
Students of City College in South Florida have been left scrambling for answers after receiving an email stating that their school is abruptly shutting down. According to Local 10 News, students were told via an email sent out on Monday that the school would "cease enrollment and teach-out its existing programs." The sudden announcement has sparked frustrations among the student body, especially those close to completing their healthcare training programs.
North Miami Prepares for Annual Back to School Bonanza with Free Supplies and Activities
North Miami is gearing up for its annual Back to School Giveaway, slated for August 12. The event, running from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Joe Celestin Center, will offer local students a boost as they gear up for the new academic year. Free backpacks, supplies, and access to community resources are on the docket, in a clear bid to ease the financial burden on families preparing for school time, as per the news release on the City of North Miami's website.
YMCA of South Florida, other local organizations host school supply distribution in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Some South Florida organizations are supplying support to families getting students ready to go back to school. The YMCA of South Florida led the way Saturday, making sure students have everything they need. Volunteers at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale handed out backpacks filled...
The Graduating Seniors Who Revived MHS Info
Tiger Time, a daily six-minute, student-led segment occurring between periods two and three is primarily characterized by its weekly showcasing of MHS Info. MHS Info features a short collection of humorous and informative segments relevant to the MHS student body. While the Info program covers various topics, usually on timely events and media, most students find relatability or humor in its segments, bringing MHS students together and fostering a sense of school spirit.
Host Hon. Johnny Farias interviews Hayley Ross for School Board, District 3
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Host Hon. Johnny Farias interviews Hayley Ross for School Board, District 3. To learn more, visit: https://www.votehayleyross.com/. For more news, be sure to go to https://www.communitynewspapers.com. ABOUT US:. For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group...
Broward’s Back to School Community Extravaganza hosted by the YMCA of South Florida 7/20/24
Broward’s Back to School Community Extravaganza hosted by the YMCA of South Florida. The YMCA of South Florida, Children’s Services Council of Broward County, School Board of Broward County, HandsOn South Florida, Soles4Souls, City of Ft. Lauderdale Police Department, and volunteers from other companies and nonprofit organizations are committed to supporting K-12 education in South Florida and will provide free backpacks, school supplies, underwear and shoes to students in K through 12 students in Broward County.
Middle school to receive media center makeover
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Orange Bowl Committee has announced three South Florida middle schools are set to receive transformative learning center renovations as part of its Media Center Makeover Project to revitalize educational spaces and redefine the learning experience for students for years to come. One of...
Dr. Alberto Taño joins FIU Board of Trustees
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Dr. Alberto Taño to the Florida International University Board of Trustees. “Dr. Taño brings invaluable expertise to our board of trustees,” said FIU president Kenneth A. Jessell. “His extensive experience within the university and the medical community will be instrumental as we continue to elevate FIU’s excellence in higher education.”
Students, staff ‘M-Powered’ at Howard D. McMillan MS
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... There is an exciting new vibe in the air at Howard D. McMillan Middle School in West Kendall. It began with the arrival of the school’s new principal, Dr. Justin Koren, who formerly was an assistant principal at Miami Killian Senior High School.
BBBS Supports Students And Teachers At Back-To-School Picnic
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County will once again host its Back-to-School Picnic presented by Ana G. Mendez University in support of the youth and families in its program but with a twist this year. Supplies will also be collected for schoolteachers partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters, who, like most teachers, often personally purchase classroom supplies.
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