Broward County Public Schools /tags/broward-county-public-schools Broward County Public Schools en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:42:50 GMT Broward Teachers Union and district at an impasse in contract negotiations /education/2026-02-14/broward-teachers-union-district-contract-negotiations The stall on an agreement is over a split on health insurance policies that would add an extra cost to employees. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:42:50 GMT /education/2026-02-14/broward-teachers-union-district-contract-negotiations Natalie La Roche Pietri Broward takes another step towards downsizing district through school closures, consolidations /education/2025-12-08/broward-school-district-closures-enrollment Amidst the throes of plummeting enrollment that come at a multi-million dollar financial loss, the Broward County school board analyzed a dozen proposals for multiple schools — with the superintendent set to make his recommendations regarding their future later this week. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:11:24 GMT /education/2025-12-08/broward-school-district-closures-enrollment Natalie La Roche Pietri Jamaican leaders, Broward elected officials announce Hurricane Melissa aid efforts /americas/2025-10-31/jamaican-leaders-broward-elected-officials-announce-hurricane-melissa-aid-efforts With many connected through Jamaican heritage, about a dozen Broward elected officials and community leaders discussed ongoing aid efforts. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:54:18 GMT /americas/2025-10-31/jamaican-leaders-broward-elected-officials-announce-hurricane-melissa-aid-efforts Diego Perdomo Wellness centers in two Broward schools pave the way for healthier students and families /education/2025-10-01/wellness-centers-broward-schools Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach and William Dandy Middle School in Fort Lauderdale are the first schools in the district to house Health and Resource Hubs, offering preventative screenings, general check-ups, counseling and more. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT /education/2025-10-01/wellness-centers-broward-schools Natalie La Roche Pietri Broward voters will decide on five school board seats — two appointed by DeSantis /government-politics/2024-08-19/broward-election-primary-school-board With Florida's primary elections taking place Tuesday, Broward County voters will weigh in for the first time on two school board seats whose current members were appointed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:44:43 GMT /government-politics/2024-08-19/broward-election-primary-school-board Jimena Romero Florida reporters talk about the state's shrinking public school districts /the-florida-roundup/2024-05-13/florida-public-school-districts Community members in Broward, Duval and Hillsborough counties have spoken out against efforts to close or change programming in schools. Mon, 13 May 2024 13:09:02 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2024-05-13/florida-public-school-districts Gabriella Pinos Some Broward students, parents push back against school district’s proposed changes /education/2024-05-07/broward-public-schools-closure-vsy-redefining-enrollment-parents Broward County Public Schools' Redefining Our Schools initiative is meant to slow the downward spiral of declining enrollment and deteriorating services. But at a town hall this week, some parents said the proposed changes would push them to do just what district leaders are hoping to prevent — to pull their children out of BCPS and place them in private school. Tue, 07 May 2024 19:10:59 GMT /education/2024-05-07/broward-public-schools-closure-vsy-redefining-enrollment-parents Kate Payne Broward could close three schools. Find scheduled town hall events to voice your opinion /education/2024-05-03/broward-could-close-three-schools-find-scheduled-town-hall-events-to-voice-your-opinion Broward County Public Schools officials are drafting plans to address the district's years-long decline in enrollment. BCPS will hold a series of town halls on May 6 - 9 to gather community input on the proposals. Fri, 03 May 2024 21:23:08 GMT /education/2024-05-03/broward-could-close-three-schools-find-scheduled-town-hall-events-to-voice-your-opinion Kate Payne State officials applaud Broward's payout plan to charter schools. The final tab: undisclosed /education/2024-04-18/broward-county-charter-schools-payout-plan The State Board of Education delayed taking possible action against Broward County Public Schools, after the district approved a payment plan to the district's charter schools. The exact amount hasn't been released, but state officials estimate it to be about $80 million. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:14:50 GMT /education/2024-04-18/broward-county-charter-schools-payout-plan Kate Payne Broward officials have a lot of opinions on school consolidation. Here's five takeaways /education/2024-03-20/broward-school-consolidation-redefining-our-schools-workshop Broward County Public Schools is undertaking a major effort to consolidate schools in response to declining enrollment. At a workshop on Wednesday, the school board outlined their priorities for the district’s 'Redefining Our Schools' effort. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:07:15 GMT /education/2024-03-20/broward-school-consolidation-redefining-our-schools-workshop Kate Payne