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.
Broward’s school resource officers prepare for active shooter threat in Weston
Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony and Peter Licata, Broward County Public Schools’ new superintendent, are relying on many of the lessons learned after the 2018 Valentine’s Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland to improve on-campus security.
Broward school board votes against proposal for annual teacher pay raise for next 3 years
The Broward County School Board voted 5-4 against raising teachers’ wages after a day-long discussion about a proposal on Tuesday that proponents said would have made the district’s teachers one of the highest paid in Florida.
Mother worries about charter school’s lack of face masks, COVID reporting
The mother of a student at Renaissance Charter School at Cooper City is worried about her son’s safety since the school is not enforcing the universal indoor face mask mandate that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended for schools, and it is not reporting the number of COVID cases.
Broward superintendent says only 2 refused face mask during 1st day back to school
Broward County Public Schools started the first day of the 2021-22 school year on Wednesday with a universal indoor face mask mandate. Interim Superintendent Vickie L. Cartwright said only one student and one teacher in the entire district refused to wear a mask.
Miami-Dade school board member favors Carvalho’s support of face mask mandate
The School Board of Miami-Dade County is likely to side with Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s recommendation to implement a universal face mask mandate with a medical opt-out, a school board member said on Wednesday.
Back to school prep: Forest Hills Elementary gets touchless water fountains, hand sanitizing stations, signs on COVID prevention
Forest Hills Elementary School administrators, teachers, and staff are preparing for Pre-K to 5th-grade students to return to the classrooms on Wednesday for the 2021-22 school year in Coral Springs.
Broward schools stand by face mask mandate without DeSantis’ opt-out option for parents
Broward County Public Schools will begin the new 2021-22 school year on Aug. 18 with a face mask mandate for school buses and school buildings that won’t include Gov. Ron DeSantis’ opt-out option for parents. The only exceptions are for students with medical conditions or individual education plans.
Local education leaders respond to state’s pressure against face mask mandates
To support Gov. Ron DeSantis’ July 30th executive order, the State Board of Education announced members adopted emergency measures on Friday to “protect” the children whose parents believe would be “harmed” by face mask mandates or stay-home directives.
Miami-Dade to require face masks on public school buses
The school boards of both Miami-Dade and Broward counties have decided to postpone making a decision about whether or not public school administrators will be requiring teachers, students, and staff to wear face masks indoors during the beginning of the 2021-22 school year.
17 picture books you’ve never heard of, but that your kids will love
Who doesn’t love “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” (And the polar bear version. And the panda edition!) Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle definitely have that formula down to a science. And well, the classics are the classics for a reason, and most parents can probably agree there will be room for those books on any shelf.
Are your kids doing school virtually? We want to see what your home classroom looks like
Whether your children have already begun their school year or you’re still preparing, due to delays, there are many who are choosing to keep their kids home to learn as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Parents are doing their best to adapt, and we applaud every parent for the decision they’re making -- regardless of what that is. But for those who are keeping kids home for virtual learning, we want to see exactly how you’re adapting. What does the “classroom” you’ve created look like? We’d love to see what kinds of ideas parents have come up with, and we have a feeling other parents might appreciate some good ideas, too.
In-classroom learning in Miami-Dade could start sooner than expected, superintendent says
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. Miami-Dade County Schools Superintendent Albert Carvalho said that students could be heading back into classrooms earlier than anticipated if the COVID-19 positivity numbers continue to decline in the county. The superintendent previously said that the board would re-evaluate local conditions by late September with a possible return-to-school announcement Oct. 5. When students return, however, he said they will do so in "waves." In Broward County, superintendent Robert Runcie said that district will revisit in-class learning after Labor Day. There was an enrollment decrease in Broward County Schools by about 7,600 students this school year.
Desks with new plexiglass partitions move into Broward private school with plan against coronavirus
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. After being away for 5 months during the coronavirus pandemic, Calvary Christian Academy students returned to classrooms in Fort Lauderdale with plexiglass partitions between desks and new sanitizing stations. Temperature checks are a new requirement for students at the Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale. The religious private school spent nearly $500,000 on an effort to keep teachers and students safe during the pandemic. Calvary Christian Academy adopted new cleaning procedures to welcome students back to the classroom Aug. 19. (Local 10 News)Rachels, who worked for the Calvary Christian Academy for over two decades, said there is new equipment and a stricter plan of action when it comes to cleaning and disinfecting.
With 1st day of virtual class approaching, community supports school-supply giveaway events
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. Parents and administrators are preparing students for the beginning of virtual classes in South Florida. In Broward County, Superintendent Robert Runcie personally greeted parents on Tuesday as he volunteered in a school-supplies giveaway. Our students, although they will be learning virtually, they still need supplies, Runcie said during the drive-by event. The Strong Survivor, a non-profit organization that aims to help children in foster care, held a drive-by supply giveaway in Homestead. The Strong Survivor volunteers distributed gifts to children in need who are preparing to start school in Miami-Dade County.
Vibrant sunsets, respiratory issues from Saharan dust this week
A massive cloud of dust weighing as much as 200 million tons travels a vast distance across the Atlantic Ocean. The dust is lofted into the air from gusty winds over the Saharan Desert. And we will see it arrive in South Florida this week, the peak of which looks to be Thursday and Friday. Radiant and spectacular sunrises and sunsets occur, as the dust scatters the sunlight, leaving vibrant shades of red and purple as the dominant colors. Expect a reduction in the rain late this week, as the dust dries out the atmosphere and stunts storm coverage.