Smoother start on 2nd day of school for Broward public high schools
School officials and students in Broward County has a smoother second day of school Tuesday, after the first was marked with long lines at school entrances because of new security measures.
Miami-Dade Public Schools expand programs to acclimate migrant students
Miami-Dade County Public Schools are bracing for a potential influx of migrant students as the district continues to recruit ESOL teachers and offers specialized programs to help foreign-born students acclimate.
Broward public high school students start 1st day of school with metal detectors
On Monday hundreds of students attending Broward County Public Schools will be having new teachers, subjects and classmates, but they will also notice some big changes when they walk through the doors. The first one is metal detectors.
Miami-Dade Public Schools superintendent holds press conference ahead of new school year
Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Jose Dotres held a news conference Friday morning, less than a week before students return from summer break.
Pembroke Pines schools will have officers in every public school; discussion on how to fund it to continue
Pembroke Pines officials agreed to allocate School Resource Officers at all of the public schools in the city until December and will continue discussions on how to cover the cost.
Teachers at Broward school back in classrooms, ready to build off success
Teachers around Broward County are putting the finishing touches on their classrooms as they get ready to welcome students for the new school year.
Miami Dolphins give backpacks, supplies to students ahead of new school year
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his teammates surprised students with backpacks full of school supplies on Thursday as they prepared to head back to class.
Back-to-School Project: Local 10 collecting school essentials for kids in need
Most back-to-school lists might not include undergarments, socks and personal hygiene products. These are basic essentials kids need to be ready for the first day of class and beyond.
Family Expo event to provide parents with free services and supplies for back to school
The Family Expo -- the largest, free, family resources event in our community-- will be held in late July and early August to help prepare families in need with services and supplies for back to school.
Monday marked 1st day of school for Broward district’s students — and its top boss
Broward County Public Schools students marked their first day of school Monday, which also marked Peter Licata’s very first first day of school as the district’s superintendent.
Broward gets ready for 1st day of 2023-24 school year on Monday
Ten out of about 1,200 school buses will be electric on the first day of school on Monday — for the first time in the history of Broward County Public Schools — and there are 50 more on the way.
Back to school: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue issues safety tips for parents, students
Whether it be school transportation or staying safe, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is reminding drivers and students Thursday to enjoy a safe first day of school and school year by observing some safety guidelines which you can read in the story below.
Miami-Dade teachers, others march to protest Florida’s Black history standards
A group of “teachers, students, community members and Teamsters” were expected to march to the Miami-Dade school board headquarters Wednesday in protest of Florida’s controversial Black history standards.
School year starts with ADHD medication shortage
As the new school year gets underway doctors and parents are expressing concern about the continuing shortage of ADHD medicines and the impact it's having on their children's ability to learn.
Miami-Dade has 20 new electric school buses ready for 1st day of class
Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ first day of the 2023-24 school year is on Thursday and there will be about 20 new electric buses to pick up students.
With classes starting soon, authorities hold active shooter drill at Miami high school
As students in South Florida prepare to head back to the classroom, Miami-Dade Public Schools held an active shooter training at a Miami high school Monday morning.
Miami-Dade commissioner hosting back-to-school event to help students prep for new year
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Marleine Bastien is hosting two back-to-school events for her District 2 community this weekend.
Miami-Dade Public Schools superintendent outlines vision ahead of new school year
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres laid out his vision for the upcoming school year on Friday morning as teachers and students get ready to return.
Back-to-school: 5 tips for parents to help children start the year off right
It doesn’t matter how old your child is, back-to-school time is a mixture of excitement and nerves for everyone, especially as we navigate through this coronavirus pandemic.