JP Taravella Holds Benefit Performances to take “Ragtime” to States
Come out and support Tamarac’s local high school students for a benefit concert to raise money to attend this important State competition….
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Tamarac Boy with Cerebral Palsy Receives Custom “Spiderman” Wheelchair from Foundation
By: Sharon Aron Baron Felipe Guzman of Tamarac is such a big fan of Spiderman that it was only fitting that the superhero himself made a special appearance at his preschool today to assist with his new wheelchair which will allow him to become more independent. This isn’t just any wheelchair, this was a $9,000 […]
Gov Rick Scott Signs Executive Order to Reduce Testing in Florida
Governor Scott today issued an Executive Order to suspend the 11th grade Florida Standards Assessment for English language arts until the Florida Legislature has an opportunity to consider legislation to eliminate the mandate.
Local High School Holds Color Run Fundraiser on March 8
Runners who enjoy being dusted with rainbow colors can register now for JP Taravella High School Color Run being held on March 8.
Coral Glades High School Presents “Pippin”
Come out and support the Coral Glades High School Drama Department in their latest production “Pippin,” a coming of age musical about a young man searching for for meaning and significance.
Freedom of Speech Gets Stifled in this Florida School Board Meeting
In this video that’s just been released, the Collier County School Board over on the west coast of Florida doesn’t really understand what free speech means during the public participation portion of their meetings.
Coral Glades High School Drama Presents “Pippin”
Come out and support the Coral Glades High School Drama Department in their latest production “Pippin,” a coming of age musical about a young man searching for for meaning and significance.
Broward County Teacher Tragically Loses Life during Childbirth
A special needs teacher lost her life while giving birth to her fourth child on Monday.
Broward League of Cities Offering Scholarships for High School Seniors
The Broward League of Cities is looking for high school seniors to apply for its 2015 Scholarship for Government Studies who plan to pursue a major in public administration, political science or other government-related field.
Response to Sun Sentinel Editorial Regarding New Charter School in Tamarac
The following is my response to the Sun Sentinel Editorial by Columnist Gary Stein titled A Little Youthful Flavor Never Hurt Anyone. By: Sharon Aron Baron Gary Stein you are so wrong in your editorial on Sunday, November 25, by accusing Tamarac residents of not wanting change with the proposed charter middle and high school. It’s […]
Tickets Available for JP Taravella High School’s Production of “Walk Two Moons”
Come out and support the City of Tamarac’s local High School when JP Taravella’s Drama Department presents Walk Two Moons.
“We Lost Confidence, Trust” Says Kings Point Resident to City Commission
They believe in education, but the City is wasting taxpayer time and money on a poorly selected location for a charter school that is neither wanted or needed, said residents from Kings Point that turned out for Wednesday night’s City Commission meeting.
Is Charter School Embarrassed By City Name?
What does it tell you about an organization that doesn’t want the public to know exactly where they are located?
Charter School Has Many Hurdles: Kings Point Being One
By: Sharon Aron Baron The Tamarac City manager was met with hundreds of protesting seniors from Kings Point Friday at a meeting regarding the proposed charter middle and high school attracting media coverage from Channel 10 and the Sun Sentinel. Residents let City Manager Michael Cernech know they were angry that plans for the new […]
Tamarac is Home to Another Successful Charter School
I’ve been accused of being anti-charter school. Am I against all charter schools? Not necessarily. Am I against most of them? Perhaps. Especially when there have been so few that have proven any exceptional benefits to students besides teaching to the State tests.
Kings Point Residents Receive Invitations to Attend Charter School Meeting
Kings Point residents recently discovered the City’s not-so-transparent plans for a new charter high school to be built near their community as well as their own commissioner’s involvement with school officials at a recent meeting.
The Grades are in for Local High Schools
The 2014 high school grades and graduation rates were released by the Florida Department of Education. In the data, more than 75 percent of Broward County Public Schools traditional high schools earned an A or B grade and achieved a graduation rate of 88 percent.
Kings Point Seniors Angry at Plans for Charter High School in Neighborhood
Since March of 2014, we have been reporting that someone at the City of Tamarac wants a charter high school built but no one at city hall is coming forward with who it is, and why they requested this without any fact-finding work before courting schools.
Tamarac Elementary School Celebrates their 40th Anniversary
Friday was declared Tamarac Elementary School Day in honor of it being their 40th Anniversary.
City is Moving Forward with a New Charter High School and No One Cares
The City has been very sneaky about building a new Charter High School in town. They say it’s wanted and needed, but by who?