State spending more on private school kids than public school students in Miami-Dade
Statewide, more than 500,000 students use taxpayer-funded vouchers to attend private schools, at a cost of more than $4 billion.
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87% of teachers support banning cellphones at school all day in all grade levels.
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A few years ago, school overcrowding was the big issue. Now, the opposite is true. More than 75% of teachers in our survey said enrollment has dropped in their…
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Thirty-nine percent of teachers who took our survey said they have year-round second jobs, 15% have summer jobs, and for some, a second gig is always a…
School districts hoping voters pass ‘crucial’ teacher supplement referendums
“Secure the Next Generation” in Broward and “Secure Our Future” in Miami-Dade do essentially the same thing: They provide salary supplements to…
New financial literacy course offered to high school students in South Florida
In its first year, the course is being available at more than 15 schools in Miami-Dade County and seven in Broward County.
Should South Florida schools use real grass or artificial turf? The choice is about more than looks
South Florida schools are weighing the pros and cons of artificial turf and natural grass, including costs, maintenance, safety concerns and how hot fields can…
As fall semester starts, court ruling on Stop WOKE Act will impact classrooms
Florida’s state colleges and universities begin the fall semester on Monday, and a blockbuster court ruling made earlier this summer might have an impact on…
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For children who have obvious disabilities, public schools have special programs to accommodate their needs. But what about kids who are doing OK but have…
Miami-Dade School board expected to vote for new superintendent
The two finalists are Rafael Villalobos, the district's South Region superintendent, and Ernie Lozano, Broward County Public Schools Chief Human Resources…