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Broward College is an investment in Florida’s future | Opinion
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (240+ words) With more than 90% of graduates remaining in the state, working or continuing their educational journey, the Florida College System is the top workforce education provider in the state. At Broward College, we're focused on demonstrating the value we deliver to…...
Truth-telling about New College | Letters to the editor
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (548+ words) Thank you for your excellent editorial: "The rest of a sad story at New College." It is a welcome antidote to the propaganda pieces the school has sponsored. As a New College alumnus, it makes me cry to see the…...
Volunteering with children can build character and create lasting family memories
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1005+ words) By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, Associated Press Teacoach had reached out to many organizations looking for volunteer projects that she could do with her young child, but most places said no, so she came up with her own. "Everyone was like, "A…...
High school career center, housing and hotel among proposals for Broward school
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1268+ words) North Fork Elementary in Fort Lauderdale is expected to close in a few months, but it could get a new life as the site of a job training center for high school students, or possibly even a school that resides…...
Florida parents don’t need Washington’s digital mandates | Opinion
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (285+ words) A recent op-ed by Greg Aguirre in this newspaper made a heartfelt case for protecting children online. As a parent, I share his concern for the dangers our kids face in the digital world. But the solution he proposes, the…...
Students can take advantage of ‘condensed learning’ at South Florida colleges
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (372+ words) A major shift in learning is underway at some of South Florida's universities. Schools such as Nova Southeastern University in Davie and St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens are heralding condensed learning, offering, for example, eight-week instead of the traditional…...
No. 10 Florida rolls Merrimack 80-45 as world’s tallest teen scores first collegiate point
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (297+ words) The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, got the loudest ovation of the night when he checked in with 2:26 to play. The tallest player in college basketball history got fouled the first time he touched the ball and hit a…...
Florida can lead the country in childhood digital safety | Opinion
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (308+ words) As an entrepreneur and father of a 10-year-old daughter, I understand how central technology and social media have become for our nation's youth. Whether they're staying connected with family and friends or testing out their first business idea, access to…...
Here’s what happened when my son and I turned off our screens for a day
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1344+ words) I was just outside of San Jose when my iPhone began buzzing inside the cup holder of my rental car, notifications lighting up the screen like a slot machine jackpot. My hand twitched toward the phone, muscle memory stronger than…...
‘Take This Phone And Shove It!’ Boca senior wants to help you (or your parents or grandparents) beat phone phobia
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (757+ words) It's been driving Sheila Capell crazy: Her phone keeps saying her iCloud is full and she needs to click on a link and pay up. Now. "What is the iCloud?" Capell, 83, asked during a recent get-together at her retirement community…...