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Broward Schools /tags/broward-schools Broward Schools en-US SA��ʴ�ı Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:40:42 GMT Students in South Florida schools see test score improvements /education/2026-06-30/fast-florida-test-score-improvements Three times a year, Florida students are given the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, or FAST, to monitor individual student progress in English and language arts and mathematics. In Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, proficiency in grades for both categories rose from last year. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:40:42 GMT /education/2026-06-30/fast-florida-test-score-improvements Halle Vazquez Broward School Board votes to direct $254M from Nov. 3 referendum to pay teachers, key support staff /education/2026-05-06/broward-school-board-votes-to-direct-254m-from-nov-3-referendum-to-pay-teachers-key-support-staff If voters approve the Nov. 3 referendum, the distribution of the money would be determined through negotiations between union bargaining groups and the school district. Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT /education/2026-05-06/broward-school-board-votes-to-direct-254m-from-nov-3-referendum-to-pay-teachers-key-support-staff Natalie La Roche Pietri Steady decline in birth rate will affect local student enrollment for years to come /education/2026-04-01/birth-rate-student-enrollment-schools As South Florida school districts predicting dwindling enrollment into next school year, the steady decline in birth rate will contribute to the dramatic year-to-year student loss. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:02 GMT /education/2026-04-01/birth-rate-student-enrollment-schools Natalie La Roche Pietri Rising test scores: Breath of fresh air for Broward school board amid financial crisis /education/2026-03-03/broward-county-schools-test-scores Since 2024, data shows an upward trend in passing rates for the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, or FAST. Despite improvement, gaps still remain across race and ethnic groups. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:49:32 GMT /education/2026-03-03/broward-county-schools-test-scores Natalie La Roche Pietri 'We're halfway there': As Broward shuts down six schools, superintendent details next steps /education/2026-01-23/broward-county-schools-closures-hepburn-redefining Two years into an ambitious plan to deal with plummeting enrollment counts in Broward County schools, Superintendent Howard Hepburn told SA��ʴ�ı he did not know how many more would be shut — but said they are "halfway there" in saving the $100 million targeted. He also played down Gov. Ron DeSantis' claims that the district is a "disaster" — and had a message for families fearful of immigration enforcement. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:40:07 GMT /education/2026-01-23/broward-county-schools-closures-hepburn-redefining Natalie La Roche Pietri Gov. Ron DeSantis: Broward school district 'a disaster.' Suggests state takeover may be necessary /education/2026-01-12/broward-school-district-receivership-takeover-desantis Gov. Ron DeSantis said the Broward public school district is “a disaster” being run to benefit “the entrenched interests, particularly the school unions, rather than the parents and the students,” and that the state should consider taking it over. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:02:29 GMT /education/2026-01-12/broward-school-district-receivership-takeover-desantis Natalie La Roche Pietri, Sergio R. Bustos Broward superintendent recommends seven schools for closure next school year /education/2025-12-15/broward-schools-closures-redefining-our-schools Broward has 10,000 fewer students than it did last year, digging a budget hole of $94 million in the district. In five years, Broward County Public Schools is looking at a projected loss of over 25,000 students, according to district data. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:35:06 GMT /education/2025-12-15/broward-schools-closures-redefining-our-schools Natalie La Roche Pietri As Broward advances plan to adapt to low enrollment, parents voice concerns over school closures /education/2025-10-07/broward-redefinig-schools-closure The district hosted a series of community meetings in September to gather feedback from families and anxieties about potential impacts, including how students with special needs might be affected. Tuesday's meeting recapped the findings and potential strategies. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:36:09 GMT /education/2025-10-07/broward-redefinig-schools-closure Natalie La Roche Pietri Trump administration threatens to cut millions of dollars from Broward schools over Latino program /education/2025-09-26/latinos-in-action-broward-schools The U.S. Department of Education claims the popular leadership program, Latinos for Action, for K-12 students discriminates against non-Latino students, though everyone —regardless of race or ethnicity— is allowed to enroll. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:05:30 GMT /education/2025-09-26/latinos-in-action-broward-schools Natalie La Roche Pietri Broward school board closed an elementary. It's set to open as an early learning center next year /education/2025-05-20/broward-estate-school-closure-early-learning-center As the school board on Tuesday recapped Broward Estate's controversial transformation, members looked forward to phase two of the 'Redefining Our School's initiative — and warned that more facilities could be on the line. Tue, 20 May 2025 21:48:03 GMT /education/2025-05-20/broward-estate-school-closure-early-learning-center Natalie La Roche Pietri