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Ten years ago, I became a full-time high school teacher. With visions of the film Stand and Deliver dancing in my head, I wanted to turn my real-world experience into … read more

Most parents would rather their kids didn’t spend so much time on their phones. But when it comes to school work, those little electronic appendages can sometimes be a big … read more

Most parents have grappled with a scenario like this: Your child is eager to put the school day behind him and promises he’ll do his homework “later,” since it will … read more

School day mornings can be really stressful, with everyone running around like chickens with their heads off rushing to get ready and out the door. But it doesn’t have to … read more

Want a chance to win an iPad Mini or a family four-pack of tickets to a Broadway show at the Adrienne Arsht Center? All you may have to do is … read more

School may be out for now, but Broward libraries are helping college-bound students get a jump on the future. Branches throughout the county are offering summer workshops to help navigate … read more

Bacteria, viruses, germs — yuck! Many of us think these microorganisms are what make us sick, but only a tiny fraction of the trillions of microscopic organisms that live on … read more

After the last couple of distressing school years, here comes some good news: All 33 of Broward’s traditional high schools have made the list of the nation’s best, with five … read more

You wouldn’t know it now that it’s taken root in its beautiful, groundbreaking home in Davie, but Young At Art museum’s original incarnation was as a nomad.  Founded by artists … read more

Why do parents send their children to private schools? For some it is a smaller teacher-student ratio and more individualized attention. For others, it’s religious grounding. For still others, it … read more