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Broward County School Board passes cellphone ban for students
MIAMI - The Broward County School Board passed tighter restrictions for cellphone by students on Tuesday afternoon.According to the school district, restrictions on cellphone use were already a part of the Student Code of Conduct. On Tuesday, the board approved changes to some of the language. For example, instead of putting the phone on silent, it must now be on airplane mode. Additionally, it must remain as such from the opening bell to the closing bell, instead of allowed use during lunch and in between classes.The superintendent plans to meet with principals to figure out how this policy will be implemented on each campus for the upcoming school year.
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...
Coral Springs High School’s ‘Freshmen Stampede’ Welcomes New Incoming Students
Coral Springs High School will host a Freshmen Stampede orientation event to welcome the incoming Class of 2028. The event will take place at Coral Springs High School on Friday, August 9, starting at 8:30 a.m. Participants are welcome to meet and connect with other incoming students and get an introduction to high school life. The event will feature workshops led by the Student Government, school tours, and various activities designed to help new students adjust to their new environment.
Armed guardians undergo training at Keiser University to ensure safety in upcoming 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 Pembroke Pines Thursday. The training, conducted by the Broward Sheriff’s Office, included instruction in firearms use, tactics, de-escalation, and more, with the goal of enhancing...
Northrop & Johnson Shares Industry with High School Students
Leading brokerage Northrop & Johnson welcomed high school seniors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, a youth-focused organization dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and empowering environment for young people in Broward County, Florida. They got to explore N&J’s Fort Lauderdale office and marina facilities, including a walk-through of a yacht for sale/charter and learning sessions.
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...
A Thousand Public School Students To Join Jewish School
The former Nova Southeastern Law School Campus has been sold to the Jewish Academy. This transaction marks the first time in Florida’s history that a Jewish school has purchased a former college campus, aligning perfectly with the Jewish Academy’s unique college prep vision. The new educational campus, spanning...
Don’t Wait on Getting Kids Ready for Upcoming School Year
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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