Superintendent Runcie Recommends Reopening Schools October 5
After COVID-19 positivity rates dropped to a low of 2.6 percent, Superintendent Robert Runcie announced his recommendation public schools reopen
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Tamarac Launches ‘Learn Play Engage’ Program for Students
As many parents struggle to balance work and virtual school for their children, Tamarac Parks and Recreation is launching their own program in hopes of helping.
Celebration of Life Event Planned for Well-Loved Taravella Athletic Director
Following the recent death of Jason Stein, an athletic director at J.P. Taravella High School, a celebration of life event is planned for family and friends
Calvary Christian Academy Students Return to School on Campus and Online
The first day of school looked quite different for students at Calvary Christian Academy, a private pre-K–12th-grade Christian school.
Tamarac Teen Wins Gold Medal at Jr. Olympics
Earlier this month, a Tamarac teen competed in the Jr. Olympics scoring a gold medal.
School Superintendent Runcie: ‘We will not Compromise the Health and Safety of Students, Teachers, and Staff’
Prior to the school board meeting on Tuesday, Broward County Superintendent Robert Runcie addressed the district’s school reopening
Broward Schools Hold ‘Parent University’ Webinars to Answer Questions
This school year is unlike any other, and with it, the challenges of virtual learning are bringing a lot of questions from parents.
School Safety Advocacy Group Endorses Debra Hixon for School Board
School safety advocacy group, Stand with Parkland, is endorsing one of its own in the race for the countywide seat on the Broward County School Board.
Items That Qualify for 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
While parents may not need to buy back-to-school clothes now that Broward County Public Schools are online, children will still need supplies.
BSO Recognizes the Achievement of a Future Scholar as She Heads to College
Understanding the importance of investing in our youth, the Broward Sheriff’s Office was proud to recognize the achievements of a future scholar.
School Choice Application Window Takes Place August 3-5
Starting August 3 through 5, Broward County Public Schools will open the School Choice application window for the 2020/21.
Broward Schools Continues Discussion on Reopening Plans for the 2020/21 School Year
Reopening plans for the 2020/21 school year will continue being discussed during a special virtual workshop by the Broward County School Board.
A Minimum of 5 Hours’ Instruction and Night Class Option to Greet Returning Broward Students
Seeking to avoid the problems that plagued Broward County Public Schools’ online instruction last spring,
Commissioner Gelin Presents Proclamations to 4 Highly Accomplished Tamarac Graduates
After seeing Tamarac graduates recognized in a local newspaper, Commissioner Mike Gelin felt compelled to celebrate them, officially, on behalf of the city.
Before Other Candidates Qualified Teachers’ Union Endorses Incumbent in Commission Race
The website of the Broward County teachers union says it evaluates candidates for office and endorses those whose platforms favor educators and education.
If COVID-19 Numbers Don’t Improve, Superintendent Runcie Recommends Online Learning
At the Broward School Board workshop on Tuesday, Superintendent Robert Runcie addressed the reopening of schools,
Nominate Someone for the 2020 Broward Education Foundation Hall of Fame
Know someone who deserves to be in the Hall of Fame? The Broward County Public Schools Hall of Fame, that is.
Tamarac Swim Club Awarded Scholarships from the Nicholas Dworet Memorial Fund
The Nicholas Dworet Memorial Fund has announced the recipients of their 2020 college scholarship
Gov DeSantis Signs Bill To Raise Teachers’ Base Pay, Putting Florida in Top 5
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that he is increasing the base salary of Florida’s K-12 classroom teachers to $47,500.
Bus Drivers Needed for 2020-2021 School Year
The wheels on the bus go round and round, and Broward County Public Schools needs more drivers to make that happen.