Closing some Broward schools? Here’s why they could get new life as charter schools
At least one operator of charter schools, the city of Pembroke Pines, has discussed the possibility of using the state law to acquire district schools.
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Broward School Board may close schools, rejecting superintendent’s proposal
Broward School Board members decided at the end of a five-hour meeting Tuesday night to direct Superintendent Howard Hepburn to bring back options on May 29.
Broward school proposal aims to gain $6.7 million without closing schools
The latest proposal would change or reconfigure four schools in hopes of winning back students who have left for charter, private or home-school options.
Pembroke Pines inmate remains at large after escape last month
Christine Hess, 37, escaped about 10:19 p.m. on April 26 and is still at large, according to a notice on the Department of Corrections website.
Teen was fleeing police prior to fatal crash in Pompano Beach, Sheriff’s Office says
A woman died after her vehicle was hit by a car driven by a 17-year-old who was fleeing Hallandale police at the time of the crash, according to the Broward...
Plan to close some Broward schools scrapped for 2025
A controversial plan to close three Broward schools and move a popular Montessori program in 2025 has been scrapped, amid opposition from during two weeks of town halls.
Ex-Broward superintendent may get $138,000 and non-disparagement agreement
The proposed agreement also includes a provision that neither Peter Licata nor Broward School District leadership can disparage the other for a year.
Deputy superintendent latest in string of Broward school departures
Judith Marte, who has worked for the district during two stints since 2017, sent a letter to Interim Superintendent Howard Hepburn Monday saying she planned to retire June 30.
Plan to close and overhaul Broward schools faces resistance. A closer look at the growing opposition.
City leaders oppose plans to close schools in Lauderhill, Hollywood and Dania Beach and restructure a popular school in Fort Lauderdale.
3 Broward schools would close, others would change under proposal
Three Broward schools would close and a number of others in the southern half of the county would face major changes, under a proposal Superintendent Howard Hepburn is recommending to...