Miami-Dade School Board To Allow Sex-Ed Textbooks

Those against the books said they objected to content from how to report abuse to contraception methods, calling some of it inappropriate.

FL Schools Should Disregard Biden’s Protections For LGBT Students: DOE

The FL education commissioner warned schools against following federal guidance that expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students.

Most Don’t Support Arming FL Teachers: Patch Survey

Many respondents to a Florida Patch survey don't think teachers should carry guns on school campuses.

Miami-Dade School Board Opts Not To Adopt Textbooks On Human Reproduction, Disease Education

In a 5-4 vote, the Miami-Dade School Board opted not to adopt two textbooks on human reproduction and disease education.

South Florida Educators Concerned New State Civics Training Is Creating "A Culture War Situation"

"It's the first time I've heard people come out offended by this particular course," said Anna Fusco of the Broward Teachers Union.

Miami-Dade, Broward And State Facing Shortage Of Teachers This Coming School Year

Miami-Dade, Broward and the state are all facing a shortage of teachers for the upcoming school year.

UM Shark Research Study Found They Are Closer Than You Think

The researchers were shocked to learn that sharks didn't avoid urban areas and that could impact their health.

Broward Education Foundation Surprises High School Seniors, Families With Housing Essentials, Full-Ride Scholarships

Housing in South Florida is at an all-time high, and many families looking for places to turn while they struggle with finances.

Miami Gardens Teen Accepted To All 8 Ivy League Schools: Report

A Miami Beach Senior High School graduate was accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools and will attend Harvard University, reports said.

Max Verstappen Cruises To Win In Inaugural Miami Grand Prix

Verstappen then set his sights on Leclerc and used a strong outside pass on the ninth lap to claim the lead.

Beloved Dillard High Music Teacher Christopher Dorsey Set To Retire After More Than 3 Decades

“He's an amazing instructor. He has had a tremendous impact not just on students but on teachers and young teachers."

FL Shares Examples Of Math Books It Rejected For 'Prohibited Topics'

The Florida Department of Education said some of the math books referenced critical race theory, Common Core and social-emotional learning.

Earth Day: University Of Miami Set To Launch Its Climate Resilience Academy

Florida is ground zero for climate change impacts, such as sea level rise.

FL Rejects 54 Math Books And Attempts To ‘Indoctrinate’ Students: FDOE

The rejected textbooks reference “prohibited topics,” including critical race theory, Common Core and social-emotional learning, FDOE said.

Miami Proud: For Broward Teacher Of The Year, Seema Naik, ‘The Real Reward Is Each Day On The Job'

“I don't think I've ever had a teacher that's this hands-on and that cares this much,” Rodgers said.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools: 2022 National College Fair Draws Thousands Of Students To Consider College Choices

See the latest announcement from Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Broward Teachers Union Calls For Change After Teacher Beaten By 5-Year-Old

According to police, a 5-year-old and 4-year-old began throwing things and flipping chairs in the pre-K classroom.

Safe Schools South Florida Pushes Back On ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill

Safe Schools South Florida Executive Director Scott Galvin had a plane fly around Miami with the banner: “Defeat Don’t Say Gay.”

Masks No Longer Mandatory For Adults At Miami-Dade County Public Shools

The use of masks is still encouraged for students, employees, visitors, contractors and volunteers, officials said.

New Miami-Dade School Superintendent José Dotres Will Earn $370,000 A Year

New School Superintendent Jose Dotres signed a four-year contract in December worth $440,000 a year.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Teacher Of The Year Is Unethia Fox

The 2023 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year award went to Unethia Fox from South Miami Senior High.

Broward School Board Chose Two Finalists For Superintendent Position

They are current interim Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright and retired Air Force colonel and businessman Michael Gaal.

'17 Days Of Celebration' Kicks Off Honoring Victims Of Parkland School Shooting

Created by a former MSD student Liz Stout, the ‘17 Day Celebration’ honors one person each day starting today, Jan. 28 through Feb. 13.

New Superintendent Chosen For Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Dr. Jose L. Dotres, a longtime educator and leader with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, will replace superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

Miami-Dade School Board To Hold Special Meeting To Interview Superintendent Candidates

The 57-year-old Carvalho plans to take over as Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District on March 1st.

Students, Staff Return To James Rickards Middle School Campus In Oakland Park

Rickards was in the middle of a multi-million dollar renovation when the collapse happened.

COVID-19 Cases On The Rise At Miami-Dade County Schools

Since schools reopened after winter break, more than 500 COVID-19 cases have been reported among Miami-Dade County students and staff.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools: School Board Awards Construction Contracts For Two GOB Projects Valued At $7.8 Million

See the latest announcement from Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

‘Mainstream Narrative’ On COVID Won't Be Taught At Private School

Centner Academy, known for its anti-vaccine views, said it won’t teach critical race theory, gender fluidity, COVID-19 science.

Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Takes To Twitter To Address Nearly 100,000 Student Absences

“We need to once again consider the disruptions associated with this #covidvariant and advocate for reasonable accountability."

Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Miami-Dade School Board Approves Qualifications And Begins Search For School Supt.

See the latest announcement from Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools: M-DCPS Accepting Magnet School Applications Until Jan. 15, 2022

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is currently accepting applications for Magnet programs for the 2022-2023 school year.

South Florida Schools Scramble To Address Teacher Shortage Due To COVID-19

"Today, 1,700 teachers were out sick,” said Carvalho.

Broward School Board Votes To Make Masks Mandatory For Visitors, Vendors; Optional For Students

The new policy goes into effect on Monday, January 3rd. Masks for students remain optional but strongly encouraged.

UM To Pivot To Remote Instruction For First 2 Weeks Of Spring Semester

“Only staff who have been on campus directly supporting students and faculty should return to on-site work next week as planned."

Masks Required For Miami-Dade Schools Staff Monday

Miami-Dade County Public Schools has updated its COVID-19 protocols to address Florida’s surge in new cases.

Broward School Board Approves Earlier Start Date For 2022-23 Academic Year

School board members have approved an earlier start date for the next school year. It will be Tuesday, August 16.

Sunday Morning Science Lab December Winner Esteban Rodriguez's Mag-Nificent Snack Project

For his science project, Rodriguez analyzed the amount of iron in some common snack foods, and he choose some of his favorites.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools: School Board Awards Construction Contracts For Three GOB Projects Valued At $47.1 Milli on

See the latest announcement from Miami-Dade County Public Schools, on the contracts.

Aldo Amenta, South Florida Quadriplegic Who Gained Fame With Exoskelton At College Graduation, Does It Again

Amenta broke his neck and became paralyzed six years ago and didn't know if he would graduate from college let alone walk at the ceremony.