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School Board Member Roberto J. Alonso Proposes Task Force To Review Federal Lunch Program
School Board Member Roberto J. Alonso Proposes Task Force To Review Federal Lunch Program

At the School Board Meeting on November 20, 2024, School Board Member Roberto J. Alonso presented agenda item H-7, requesting the Superintendent of Schools to establish a task force in collaboration with the Food and Nutrition Officer. The task force will evaluate the feasibility of reviewing the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media
Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social media companies that breach a proposed ban on children under 16 from using their service. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduced an amendment to the Online Safety Act in... Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


Hamlin Elementary School leader named state’s principal of the year
Hamlin Elementary School leader named state’s principal of the year

By Annabelle Sikes For the second time, Hamlin Elementary School Principal Angela Murphy-Osborne has been named principal of the year for Florida by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Murphy-Osborne is only one of two principals to receive the honor twice, and she is the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2024


4 K-12 funding areas to watch under a 2nd Trump administration
4 K-12 funding areas to watch under a 2nd Trump administration

By Kara Arundel Education experts anticipate changes in fiscal approaches to state grants, special education, school choice and curriculum. As a presidential candidate, Republican Donald Trump promised that if elected in 2024, one of his early priorities would be “closing up” the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2024


Sarasota Middle School surprises school counselor with national award
Sarasota Middle School surprises school counselor with national award

By Ian Swaby When Carmen Larson was summoned to the media center at Sarasota Middle School on Nov. 21, she thought it was just another matter to resolve. Instead, she was greeted with confetti, students, a performance by the school band, teachers and family members. Larson was revealed as... Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2024


Florida social media minor restriction won't be immediately enforced against top platforms
Florida social media minor restriction won't be immediately enforced against top platforms

By Douglas Soule A Florida law restricting minors' access to social media will take effect on Jan. 1 – but it won’t be immediately enforced against major social media platforms. Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is holding off going after any of those running afoul of... Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2024


Florida Board of Education looks to crack down on false threats
Florida Board of Education looks to crack down on false threats

By Nicole Griffin The Florida Department of Education is looking to improve school safety by putting a stop to false threats. The board met Wednesday in Orlando and discussed the epidemic of false threats that they say swept over not just Florida, but the country at the start of this school... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2024


Here are the 2025-26 Florida Senate committee leaders
Here are the 2025-26 Florida Senate committee leaders

A day after becoming Senate president, Wauchula Republican Ben Albritton on Wednesday named lawmakers who will lead numerous Senate committees. The selections included: Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, a Spring Hill Republican will chair the Banking and Insurance Committee Sen. Tom Leek, an Ormond Beach... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2024


BCPS Superintendent Announces Teacher of the Year Finalists with Surprise School Visits
BCPS Superintendent Announces Teacher of the Year Finalists with Surprise School Visits

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to announce the esteemed finalists for the coveted 2025 Teacher of the Year award. These exceptional educators have been selected from a pool of highly qualified nominees, demonstrating outstanding dedication, innovative teaching methods, and... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2024


When Students Repair School Chromebooks, Meaningful Skills Are Developed
When Students Repair School Chromebooks, Meaningful Skills Are Developed

By Nimah Gobir “Here’s how I describe what a Chromebook is to a group of people who don’t know what a Chromebook is,” said middle school teacher and comedian Jonathan Williams in a comedy set. “It’s like a laptop, but broken.” His joke and others... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2024


Networking...Worth the Time
Networking...Worth the Time

By Amy Sams, Principal, SouthShore Charter Academy When I accepted the position at my current school, my best friend challenged me to be involved in my new community. Though I immediately began to worry about the time investment of such a challenge, I knew it was sound advice. I decided to... Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Sams
Date posted11/21/2024


Trump names Linda McMahon as his pick for Education secretary
Trump names Linda McMahon as his pick for Education secretary

By Kristen Holmes, Kaitlan Collins and John Towfighi President-elect Donald Trump has named his transition co-chair Linda McMahon as his pick to serve as the next secretary of the Department of Education. The decision, which Trump announced Tuesday night confirming CNN’s earlier... Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2024