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Broward schools superintendent aces first yearly evaluation The eight Broward School Board members who filled out the evaluations rated Superintendent Howard Hepburn as highly effective, the top score available.

Broward schools superintendent aces first yearly evaluation.

Broward School Board to reconsider $2.6 million rental property amid budget concerns A special meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday to vote on whether to rescind a five-year agreement the Broward School Board approved June 17 with Handy, a nonprofit group.

The Broward School Board plans to reconsider its decision to enter into a $2.6 million office rental contract, a move that had raised concerns as the school district faces major budget cuts and has plenty of extra space in school buildings.

Charter schools in public schools, the world's most revered Holocaust witness and Argentina's election On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we tried try to understand why and how charter schools can literally move into public schools like South Florida’s — and enjoy public school resources…for...

I spoke Friday on WLRN radio about the effort by charter schools to move into traditional public school campuses. You can catch the discussion, which also features traditional school advocate Crystal Etienne, at the link.

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‘A total mistake’: $2.6 million Broward schools office rental raises questions The Broward school district’s decision to rent office space, rather than use its own, could hurt its efforts to limit charter schools from occupying empty space in its schools.

Broward Schools have agreed to pay $2.6 million over the next five years to rent space in an office building for 75 employees, despite the district facing severe budget cuts and having plenty of room at underenrolled schools.
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Charter school operator seeks to co-locate on 27 Broward school campuses rent free Miami-based Mater Academy wants to operate “Schools of Hope” on Broward public school campuses starting in August 2027 under a new state law that would allow them to operate rent free.

Charter school operator seeks to co-locate on 27 Broward school campuses rent free.

Broward could close 7 schools under the latest proposal. Here’s what to know. Broward could have at least seven fewer elementary and middle schools due to closures and consolidations next year, under the district’s latest proposal to address underenrollment.

Broward could close 7 schools under the latest proposal. Here's what to know. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/10/04/b...

Proposal lists 34 Broward schools ‘to be addressed’ as enrollment declines The proposal could impact three high schools, 15 middle schools, 16 elementary schools, with possible changes ranging from expansion to closure.

Proposal lists 34 Broward schools ‘to be addressed’ as enrollment declines.

'I don’t like what’s happening': Trump tries to quell MAGA blowup over Epstein

Many South Florida schools get A’s despite some students still struggling Statewide, 28 schools got A grades despite at least half of its students not being proficient in language arts, while 56 schools got the top grade even though half or more of its students scored po…

Many South Florida schools get A’s despite some students still struggling

Broward schools’ botched effort to buy laptops for students sparks inspector general probe The Broward School District’s effort to buy laptops for each of its nearly 200,000 students has been mired by two years of delays and is now under investigation by the county’s inspecto…

Broward schools' botched effort to buy laptops for students sparks inspector general probe.

Authorities are searching for a 57-year-old man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers Authorities were actively searching for a suspect hours after the targeted killings.

Authorities are searching for a 57-year-old man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers.

Broward schools chief auditor offers to separate from district Several School Board members said Chief Auditor Dave Rhodes maintains an adversarial relationship with district administrators who face audits and fails to provide them with adequate training.  Rho…

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State agrees to drop charge in ex-Broward schools chief Runcie’s perjury case The resolution, announced in Judge Martin Fein’s courtroom shortly before 9 a.m., eliminated the need for a trial for former Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie’s case that was…

State agrees to drop charge in ex-Broward schools chief Runcie's perjury case.

Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he's their top threat When he first ran for office, Donald Trump seemed like he could be a new kind of Republican when it came to LGBTQ+ rights

Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he's their top threat.

Broward schools chief auditor should be fired, School Board member says Dave Rhodes, who was hired as chief auditor last year, received overall satisfactory marks from School Board members, according to evaluations released this week. But Allen Zeman, the School Board …

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Florida faces alarming rise in student absences; see the data for your school Absenteeism in school districts throughout Florida skyrocketed beginning during the COVID-19 pandemic — and, confounding experts’ predictions and defying educators’ hopes, it hasn’t come back down.…

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Trial of ex-Broward schools chief Runcie to start next week after judge won't dismiss it

Longtime Broward schools volunteer removed over bullying accusation Superintendent Howard Hepburn sent a letter to Nathalie Lynch-Walsh saying he was removing her from three committees due to violations of the district’s bullying and civility policies. The ac…

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Broward schools to slash budget by $65 million. Here’s what may be cut. Broward schools plan to make cuts to security staff, administrators and other expenses in an effort to slash the district budget. The district has been facing enrollment drops as more families choo…

Broward schools to slash budget by $65 million. Here's what may be cut.

Happy Mother’s Day my mom, Evelyn Travis, whose top joy in life has always been being a mother to her three sons.

Here’s a video I made with an old Helen Reddy song, some old home videos and a few more recent photos.

Daniel Foganholi barely confirmed to Florida Board of Education, following pro-gun op-ed Daniel Foganholi, a former appointee of Gov. Ron DeSantis to the Broward County School Board, was confirmed by the Florida Senate to the Board of Education by a narrow vote of 20 to 17.

Daniel Foganholi barely confirmed to Florida Board of Education, following pro-gun op-ed.

DeSantis’ new Broward School Board appointee talks about his big move, strong local ties Adam Cervera, who graduated from Florida International University’s law school, has lived most of his adult life in Miami. But looking ahead, he changed his voter registration to Broward Coun…

DeSantis’ new Broward School Board appointee, Adam Cervera, has lived most of his adult life in Miami-Dade County. He talks about his big move and local ties.

Senate Refuses to Confirm DeSantis's Moms for Liberty Appointee to Ethics Commission | FlaglerLive The Senate is again declining to take up two of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Ethics Commission appointees, including Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich.

Senate Refuses to Confirm DeSantis's Moms for Liberty Appointee to Ethics Commission.

Florida Senate Democrats change course with new leader Lori Berman. ‘She doesn’t fly off the cuff.’ In choosing Lori Berman of Palm Beach County as their new leader, Florida Senate Democrats went with a calm, respected policy oriented lawmaker — a dramatic change of course from the man she sudden…

Florida Senate Democrats change course with new leader Lori Berman. 'She doesn't fly off the cuff.'

DeSantis appoints lawyer Adam Cervera to fill Broward School Board seat Adam Cervera replaces Brenda Fam, who abruptly resigned from the Broward School Board on Tuesday.

DeSantis appoints lawyer Adam Cervera to fill Broward School Board seat.

Four in five Floridians oppose reverting to pre-Parkland gun laws, poll finds The vast majority of Florida voters are not in favor of changing the age limit for purchasing a firearm, according to a new poll released Wednesday by MediaLab@FAU, working in conjunction with Flor…

“Voters were asked: ‘Should Florida legislators change the age for gun purchases, now 21, back to 18?’ A remarkable 80% of Florida voters answered no. Only 12.8% responded with a yes, while 7% were unsure about their answer.”

Florida Board of Education member advocates for arming college students The piece by Daniel Foganholi, who previously was a Broward School Board member, is titled “Let students and professors carry guns to class. We owe them their God-given right to self-defense.…

Florida Board of Education member advocates for arming college students.

Broward School Board member Brenda Fam to resign Brenda Fam, a conservative firebrand who has served 2½ years on the mostly liberal Broward County School Board, announced Tuesday she is resigning.

Broward School Board member Brenda Fam to resign.

Broward College fundraising foundation faces bitter shakeup, including member’s forced removal A power struggle over who should manage a foundation tasked with raising money for Broward College has resulted in the forced removal of one foundation member, the resignations of several others an…

Broward College fundraising foundation faces bitter shakeup, including member’s forced removal

Broward schools chief gets a contract extension and $10,000 raise The School Board agreed to extend Superintendent Howard Hepburn’s tenure until June 30, 2030, which is three years longer than his initial contract.

Broward schools chief gets a contract extension and $10,000 raise.