Category: Education
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Local governments feel the pain at the pump, turn to cash reserves and technology to save fuel
By Karla Bowsher
BrowardBulldog.org
Much like everyday drivers floored by soaring gas prices, Broward County governments with large vehicle fleets have been forced to dip into reserves to keep their cars, trucks and buses rolling. -
Looking to balance budget, Miami-Dade schools chief proposes cutting 200+ non-teacher jobs
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Faced with continued financial problems, Miami-Dade public school officials are recommending the layoff of more than 200 employees directly involved or in support of construction and maintenance operations. -
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Proposal seeks to assure public is heard at Broward School Board planning workshops
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Following a stinging grand jury report that urged the Broward School Board to be more open, a proposed rule change would guarantee the public the opportunity to speak out at board workshops. -
Broward School Board majority favors nationwide search to replace Notter, restore trust
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
The Broward School Board will conduct a nationwide search to replace Superintendent of Schools Jim Notter, who announced his resignation this week. -
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Broward school district starts long-sought repairs and upgrades at neglected Hallandale High
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
While Broward County public schools has begun making long-awaited repairs and upgrading educational equipment at rundown Hallandale High, community activists and the city’s mayor say a lot more has to be done. -
Broward Schools offer teachers one percent raise; ask for millions in concessions to pay for it
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
The Broward County Public school district made its first official salary offer of a 1 percent raise to its teachers at a bargaining session Thursday, but also sought concessions to help pay for the $21 million proposal.
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