By Guest Contributer on June 10, 2014
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For accomodating foreign exchange students from abroad to study in schools such as JP Taravella and Coral Glades High School, Broward County Public Schools is being recognized for Global Education Excellence.
By Guest Contributer on June 9, 2014
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I believe that for a community to work, their public schools need to work. That’s why I resisted those glossy brochures, and continued to send my kids to, what I will call “the school down the street.”
By Sharon Aron Baron on May 27, 2014
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Called International High School, American Charter Development will be paying over $1.7 million for the 2.73 acre property that was formerly a call center at the 8301 West McNab Road location.
By Sharon Aron Baron on May 21, 2014
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After knocking on doors and meeting with Broward voters, candidate Robert Mayersohn believes he has enough signed petitions to qualify him to be on the ballot for School Board District Four.
By Sharon Aron Baron on May 12, 2014
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A Charter High School that met with the planning board last week to seek a recommendation to move forward received opposition from nearby businesses and residents in a packed meeting room at city hall.
By Sharon Aron Baron on April 17, 2014
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One Florida School Board member wants to spread the word that parents that wear inappropriate outfits to pick up their children from school are not setting a good example.
By Sharon Aron Baron on April 10, 2014
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Culinary students from J.P. Taravella High School won first place overall in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Educational Foundation’s 14th Annual ProStart Culinary Team Competition.
By Sharon Aron Baron on March 17, 2014
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We recently published compelling data that shows Broward County Public Schools are outperforming their charter schools as a whole. One of the surprising things discovered was that two top charter schools, despite telling the public they were doing a better job, were not serving students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
By Sharon Aron Baron on March 12, 2014
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After crunching state and local data, the numbers are in: Broward County Public Schools are actually outperforming charter schools.
By Sharon Aron Baron on February 26, 2014
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Imagine your neighbor owns a Ford dealership, however not only will he not drive a Ford, none his family will either, preferring to drive BMW’s. Now imagine this: the state is giving his dealership money because they believe in his business.
By Sharon Aron Baron on February 18, 2014
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The staff and children at two Tamarac elementary schools love School Resource Officer Deputy French.
Problem is – they have to share him.
By Sharon Aron Baron on February 12, 2014
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Know someone who is good with a video camera?
Broward county is looking for future film directors in Tamarac to enter a video contest to help reach young drivers and raise awareness about texting and driving.
By Sharon Aron Baron on February 1, 2014
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Attention all parents in Tamarac who are interested in reassigning their children to other schools: the deadline to submit a School Choice application for the 2014/15 school year is quickly approaching.
By Sharon Aron Baron on January 30, 2014
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VIDEO: The “Think B4U Post” initiative aims to promote the appropriate and positive use of technology and social media among students. It’s designed to inspire students to practice safe and respectful online communications and combat negative online actions, such as cyberbullying.
By Sharon Aron Baron on January 1, 2014
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After months of fundraising efforts, the JP Taravella Marching Band of Coral Springs performed in London’s New Year’s Day parade today.
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 6, 2013
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Attention all single law enforcement officers: Are you looking for the ultimate bachelor pad? How does rent-free sound? While we’re at it, how about we take care of all of the utilities too? And to sweeten the deal how about we throw in some free amenities like a workout room, pool, showers and tennis courts. Pets welcome!
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 4, 2013
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It has been two weeks since School Board Member Abby Freedman assured residents, after she asked them repeatedly to raise their hands at a community meeting, that she would take down her controversial boundary proposals.
By Sharon Aron Baron on November 4, 2013
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On December 7, the Taravella Band will be holding a Holiday Bazaar and they are asking anyone would like to rent a space to sell their items to contact them. Spaces are only $35 for one or $45 for two and all proceeds help fund the trip.
By Sharon Aron Baron on October 1, 2013
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Freedman, who was elected last November, now pays $23,900 to send her 12-year-old son Harrison to Fort Lauderdale-based Pine Crest School, where he’s in the seventh grade.
By Sharon Aron Baron on September 24, 2013
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On October 9, parents and students have a chance to ask their school board member questions related to Broward County Public Schools in their upcoming Conversation with the District events. This is just one in a series of town hall-style meetings aimed at gaining input and feedback the community.