Autism drowning deaths prompt push for children’s specialized swim lessons

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 9/3 9:24A Michael Cuglietta

Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape from home, school and even his car seat while in traffic....

Broward schools to sue drug companies over insulin prices

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/31 2:55A Scott Travis

Broward schools plan to file a lawsuit against several drug companies and pharmacy managers, alleging they have colluded to jack up the prices of insulin, leaving the district with exorbitant health insurance costs. The district is self-insured,...

Beyond ‘Wall Street South’: Will Vanderbilt University deliver the next big thing to Palm Beach...

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/30 2:39A David Lyons

It’s not entirely clear whether rail barons Cornelius Vanderbilt and Henry Flagler crossed paths during America’s boisterous Gilded Age in the late 19th century. Vanderbilt, the steamship and railroad magnate, died in 1877, four years after he...

Want cheaper college? Pay interest while in school

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/29 9:15A Nerdwallet

By Eliza Haverstock, Kat Tretina | NerdWallet A typical four-year degree can cost $115,000 or more, according to a 2023 College Board report. Borrowing money to pay for college adds to the total cost, due to interest. Federal student loan...

Major publishers sue Florida over ‘unconstitutional’ book ban law

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/29 8:19A Ian Hodgson

A coalition of the nation’s largest book publishers filed a lawsuit Thursday against Florida education officials alleging that a 2023 Florida law that increased scrutiny of school library books unconstitutionally limits free speech. The lawsuit,...

Six people hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak in Cypress Bay High School cafeteria; students...

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/23 5:08A Shira Moolten

WESTON — Six people were hospitalized Friday morning and at least nine were affected after a carbon monoxide leak in the cafeteria of Cypress Bay High School, officials say. The school began...

As cost of living rises, the ‘unretired’ in South Florida return to work

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/19 12:20A David Lyons

The 401(k) plan is exhausted, savings have shriveled and that monthly Social Security payout doesn’t come close to covering basic monthly expenses. In Florida and elsewhere around the U.S., many...

Global immigration crackdown ensnares students studying abroad

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/17 12:40A Tribune News Service

By Swati Pandey, Randy Thanthong-Knight and Alice Kantor, Bloomberg News International students — long the golden goose for universities and colleges in advanced economies — face an increasingly uncertain future as governments seek easy targets...

With Harris in race, poll shows closer contest in Florida. Trump now leads by 3 points.

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/14 4:00A Anthony Man

Vice President Kamala Harris has erased half of former President Donald Trump’s lead in Florida, a statewide poll released Wednesday found. The Florida Atlantic University poll shows Trump leading Harris 50% to 47% among likely voters in the...

How to improve Broward schools’ police force? These are the changes ahead

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/14 2:51A Scott Travis

The police force serving Broward Schools is getting smaller and more focused, months after a failed effort to greatly expand its size and scope. The department, long known as the Special Investigative Unit, is also changing its name to the...

Metal detectors have a smoother second day in Broward schools

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/13 6:13A Scott Travis

Broward high school students appeared to have a much easier time passing through metal detectors and getting to class on time Tuesday morning, a day after a chaotic first day of school. Lines were...

Metal detectors cause long lines and delays on first day of school in Broward

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/12 4:00A Scott Travis

The new year got off to a chaotic start for Broward high schools with new metal detectors causing students to wait in long lines and be late for school. Numerous students set off the detectors, some witnesses told the South Florida Sun Sentinel....

Pembroke Pines may supply police in district high schools, but not lower grades

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 8/4 11:00P Scott Travis

Pembroke Pines police officers will continue to provide day-to-day protection for two Pembroke Pines high schools, but not in 12 elementary or middle schools, under a tentative agreement between the city and the Broward School District. The city...

Back to School Reading Activities That Kids Will Love

Teaching in the Heart of Florida 8/4 8:00P Rissa

By Rissa Hanneken The first weeks back at school are always a whirlwind of excitement and chaos. Students are buzzing with energy, teachers are trying to get to know their new classes, and everyone is...

Kamala Harris tied with Donald Trump in nationwide FAU poll

Florida Education News-South Florida Sun Sentinel 7/30 5:07A Anthony Man

The contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is tied, a national Florida Atlantic University poll reported Tuesday, just over a week since she became the de facto Democratic nominee for president. The poll...