FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools, launched its annual Back to School Supply Drive, which runs through August 31, 2026. The community-wide initiative helps ensure students begin the school year with the
Fort Lauderdale is forging ahead with its original plan to build a new City Hall, rejecting the idea of spending millions to renovate a downtown office tower built decades ago. The new City Hall will not come cheap, but the mayor and two commissioners argued it might end up costing less than buying an older building. Mayor Dean Trantalis and Commissioners
As the school year ends and summer begins, students look forward to a well-earned break filled with vacations, camps, family time and relaxation. However, educators and parents are often mindful of another seasonal phenomenon known as the “summer slide.” The summer slide, also known as summer learning loss, refers to the decline in academic
The Broward Education Foundation’s Back-to-School Supply Drive kicked off July 1, and your support can help make a student’s first day of school a successful one. Donated supplies support under-resourced students attending traditional Broward County Public Schools and Title I public charter schools throughout Broward County. By helping equip
On July 1, 2026, the Florida Department of Education released district grades for the 2025/26 school year. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to have earned an “A” grade for a third consecutive year. This accomplishment reflects our District’s continued commitment to academic excellence and student success. The state also
Applications are now open for the 2nd Annual BFA Art Walls Mural Fest, presented by Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, taking place March 13–14, 2027 at Huizenga Park in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Following the success of our inaugural festival, we're excited to bring artists, nonprofits, and the community together once again for a weekend celebrating
The Florida Department of Education has released results for the Spring 2026 statewide assessments, including the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, Science assessments for grades 5 and 8, and End-of-Course (EOC) exam results for Biology, Civics, U.S. History, Algebra and Geometry. The results
South Florida – June 29, 2026 - More than any other age group, young adults are struggling to afford their prescription drugs, with 33 percent of adults between 18 and 29 reporting they can’t afford to pay for their medications, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Skipping prescriptions is a concern and health risk for