Schools & Kids
Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Sweetwater
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.
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.
Saturday, June 6, 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.
Saturday, June 6, 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.
Saturday, June 6, 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, June 6, 2026