Schools & Kids
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Allapattah
Broward Schools Cut 300 Jobs, Impact Allapattah Families
Broward County Public Schools approved layoffs of 300 filled positions and elimination of 700 vacant ones after an eight-hour debate Monday night. The moves address a $90 million budget deficit driven by declining enrollment, hitting support staff hard in neighborhoods like Allapattah. Superintendent Howard Hepburn notified affected employees Wednesday.
UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
The University of Florida is pushing for $500 million in state funding to expand engineering facilities, aiming to supercharge STEM education amid Florida's booming tech sector. The proposal targets workforce gaps in high-demand fields like data science and advanced manufacturing. With Gainesville at the epicenter, UF's multibillion-dollar building spree could reshape the state's innovation landscape.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
In a bold move to elevate classroom performance, the Florida Senate has passed legislation limiting teacher tenure to just four years while mandating merit-based evaluations. The measure, aimed at statewide public school gains, reignites a decade-old debate on accountability versus job security. Backed by GOP leaders, it heads to the House amid teacher union pushback.
Saturday, May 9, 2026