Schools & Kids
Monday, May 25, 2026 · Little Haiti
USAHS Webinar Explores Occupational Therapy Graduate Programs
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences hosts a webinar May 5 on its occupational therapy graduate programs, including Hybrid Immersion and Flex pathways for working students.
St. Thomas University Students Face New Federal Aid Rules in 2026
St. Thomas University students will face new federal student aid rules beginning July 1, 2026. Graduate PLUS Loans end, Parent PLUS borrowing caps decrease, and Pell Grant eligibility tightens.
Monday, May 25, 2026
St. Thomas Law Trial Team Wins Award for Best Closing Argument at ABA Mock Trial Competition
The St. Thomas Law Trial team, including Opa Locka students, competed in the 25th anniversary American Bar Association Criminal Mock Trial Competition, with Nataly Gutierrez winning Best Closing Argument.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Our greatest advocates are the kids themselves
AMIkids in North Miami Beach champions youth aspirations by collaborating directly with young people and their families, emphasizing their firsthand experiences.
Monday, May 25, 2026
MDC Hialeah Campus Screens Documentary on Cuban Baseball
MDC Hialeah Campus screens "The Island and the Bats," a documentary on Cuban baseball, three times Wednesday, June 26. Admission is free.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Title 1 Parent Academy to Host Internet Safety Session
A Title 1 Parent Academy session on internet safety is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the upper campus from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Monday, May 25, 2026
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.
Monday, May 25, 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.
Monday, May 25, 2026