Schools
Broward Health Dept. Offers Free Immunizations
Just in time for the start of school Monday, the Broward County Health Department is offering another chance for you to meet the state’s school immunization requirements.
Parents Cash In With Back-To-School Deals
Back-to-school shopping, the second-biggest retail season of the year, is tax-free this weekend and shoppers are taking advantage before it ends at midnight.
Business Supplies Free Uniforms To Miami-Dade Students
A local non-profit and a uniform store teamed up Friday to supply Miami adoptive and foster kids with free school uniforms.
Fla. Board Of Education Names Interim Commissioner
Less 48 hours after Gerard Robinson abruptly resigned, the State Board of Education named the education commissioner’s short-term replacement.
Parent’s Prep: New Technology In Schools; What Parents Need To Know
Children who come with the ability to interact with computer screens and basic keyboard knowledge find it much easier to learn in today’s classrooms.
Carvalho To Pitch Bond Referendum
Money to repair and update schools in Miami-Dade may be on the November ballot.
Florida Dept. Of Education Makes Slight Grade Changes
The good news: Florida’s students are working hard, and as a result, few schools needed grade improvements.
Gov. Scott Envisions Changes To FCAT, Not Florida Health Care
Referring to the FCAT on Friday, Governor Rick Scott was clear: “I think it’s going to change a lot.”
Senate Committee Passes “Parent Trigger” Bill For Failing Schools
Legislation that would give parents more ability to determine how to make over a failing school was rammed through a Senate committee on Saturday, a likely preview of a contentious floor fight over charter schools, unions and parental support.
Charter School Bill Passes House Without Construction Funds
The Florida House has approved a controversial Charter School bill after stripping a provision that would have raided the building funds of school districts to help par for charter school expansion, a move superintendents called a potential disaster.
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Shopping Around South Florida
Best Shopping Centers & Malls
From Sawgrass Mills to the Falls, these are your best bets for malls.
Best South Florida Thrift Stores
Malls too expensive? Check out the bargains and be thrifty.
