Author: Broward County Public Schools

Lockhart proposal in Fort Lauderdale woos jilted soccer fans

A proposal for a professional soccer team at defunct Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale is catching interest among devoted — but jilted — fans of the former Strikers team. At a community meeting Wednesday night, the man who hopes to win a Lockhart Stadium deal away from star-powered David Beckham tried to woo what he called “the most hard core soccer fans in Fort Lauderdale.” Fort Lauderdale city commissioners set a deadline of March 1 for proposals to breathe new life into the... Read More

DeSantis names environmentalists to powerful South Florida water board

Gov. Ron DeSantis continued his dramatic reshaping of state environmental policy Thursday, naming four new members to a powerful board that supervises South Florida water supplies and the restoration of the Everglades. The governor filled vacancies he created last month when he asked the entire board of the South Florida Water Management District to resign. The board has been accused of protecting the sugar industry over the environment and failing to do enough about the toxic algae that... Read More

He forced women to dance in strip clubs. Now he’s going to prison for 10 years for human trafficking.

A Cuban national living in South Florida has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for transporting three women into the U.S. from his home country and then forcing them to dance in local strip clubs to pay off their smuggling debts, federal authorities said. Ivan Madrigal Zamora, 46, was facing up to 60 years when he pleaded guilty Oct. 22 to federal charges that included forced labor trafficking and inducing an illegal alien to live in the U.S., prosecutors said. According to court records,... Read More

BCPS Magnet Programs Honored by Magnet Schools of America

Wednesday, February 20 , 2019 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to announce that 12 District magnet school programs are honored by Magnet Schools of America (MSA) for their commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful diversity efforts and parent/community involvement that enriches the magnet themes. ... Read More

Pompano Beach High School Hosts 4th International Summit

Friday, January 25, 2019Opening Ceremony and Parade of Nations for the fourth International Summit hosted by Pompano Beach High School, with more than 160 guest administrators, teachers and students from 13 countries, including Brazil, China, Egypt, England, France, India, Ireland, Nigeria, Peru, Poland, Switzerland, Turkey and Zimbabwe. ... Read More

Five BCPS Teacher of the Year Finalists Are This Year’s Standouts

Friday, January 25, 2019From serving as an autism coach and teaching biology and global perspectives – to teaching the Japanese language and culture, five outstanding teachers are finalists for the Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Teacher of the Year. ... Read More