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Thousands of workers in South Florida's public schools are getting a raise — after state lawmakers mandated that they be paid at least $15 an hour.
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The Palm Beach County School District is launching a new Haitian Creole dual language program, one of only a few of its kind in the country. District staff hope it will help immerse students in the Haitian language and culture — and help them connect with older generations.
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Students, parents and an LGBTQ nonprofit organization are suing four Florida school boards, challenging the constitutionality of House Bill 1557, which restricts classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation. The federal lawsuit argues the legislation discriminates against LGBTQ students, educators and their families.
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School districts across Florida are grappling with how to comply with House Bill 1557, which critics have labeled the "Don't Say Gay" law. In Palm Beach County, the school district has removed an LGBTQ support guide from its website for further review.
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Advocates have long pushed for school meals to be free for all students — regardless of family income. When the pandemic hit, Congress made it happen. But now, federal aid for the school meal program is running out. In the fall, many school across the country will once again have to charge kids to eat.
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The Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County school districts are among just 14 statewide that earned an overall A grade, according to the Florida Department of Education. It's the first full accounting of school grades since 2019.
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School supplies cost an average of $850 during the 2021-2022 school year — an amount that's totally out of reach for many. Now qualifying families in Palm Beach County can sign up to get help with school supplies at an upcoming giveaway event.
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Sarah Mooney on Wednesday was sworn-in as Palm Beach County school district's police chief.
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Under the $1 million contract, 20 sheriff's deputies will serve as safety officers in Palm Beach County schools. The deal comes as some are pushing for the district's force to merge with the county.
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South Florida school districts could lose $132 million in state funding for defying Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates. As of this week, DeSantis is now backing the plan, which he initially opposed.
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Palm Beach County schools hope to use a grant to help solve the growing mental health crisis. Miami celebrates the music of the Harlem Renaissance. And it’s Wildlife Thursday, a new series this month on Sundial. We’re talking all things birds.
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PBC schools want to limit public comment, Black Coconut Grove history, and adopting pets this seasonPalm Beach County school officials are considering limiting public comment. The influence of Black Bahamians on Coconut Grove. Plus, before you go and adopt that pet for the holidays, there are some questions you should be asking yourself.