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Parkland shooting victims’ families to lead US Education Secretary on tour of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High

"We want them to learn from our tragedy. We want them to learn from the mistakes that happened that day so that these things never happen again," said Lori Alhadeff whose daughter was killed in the shooting.

Broward County public schools considering a four day week for high schools, asking for input

The Broward County Public School District is considering switching to a 4-day week for high schools. At least one high school in the county has operated on a 4-day week for nearly 30 years.

Miami Proud: Broward parks’ program teaches underserved students life skill

It's the third year of the New Gen Leaders program within the park system. The program provides entry-level paid part-time work for students ages 16 to 18 in underserved Broward neighborhoods.

Florida principal, staff reassigned amid investigation into transgender athlete’s participation

Sources have told media outlets that the investigation is related to a biological male who is transitioning or has transitioned and was allowed to play on the girls’ volleyball team. Florida law bars biological males from participating in female sports.

Florida lawmakers back lifting voucher caps for children with disabilities

Senate sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, said 8,839 students are waiting to receive vouchers in what is known as Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities program.

Broward school board to take up sex education material

The board will decide whether to approve the reproductive health and disease prevention education materials for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. If they agree, they will send the material to the Florida Department of Education for approval.

Black history teacher takes Florida education standards complaints to the United Nations

Renee O'Connor taught African-American History elective and AP courses for 12 years. That changed this summer when she saw new guidelines for colleagues in middle schools to begin teaching students "How slaves developed skills in which some instances could be applied for their personal benefit."