Back To School
Woman accused of bumping mother with car, threatening to shoot her outside Miami-Dade elementary school
The first day of school began with a parent being arrested Thursday morning at an elementary school in Miami-Dade County, police confirmed.
Heat center Bam Adebayo gives mattresses to South Florida students
Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo has made countless contributions to the South Florida community, but his latest donation came with a personal twist — and a practical impact.
Students head back to Monroe County schools; all campuses rated ‘A’
It’s a big day for students in Monroe County as they’re heading back to school.
Parents pick up kids after 1st day at growing Catholic school in Broward
Akeeba Rose was among the nervous parents who dropped off their kids for their very first day of school on Tuesday morning at St. Malachy Catholic School in Broward County.
Monroe County School District hosts open houses ahead of students’ return to class
There was an open house on Tuesday at Key Largo, an A-rated public elementary and middle school in the Monroe County School District.
Over 37,000 Archdiocese of Miami Schools students return to class on Tuesday
Jim Rigg, the superintendent of the Archdiocese of Miami Schools, will be welcoming more students this 2025-26 school year.
What’s new this year at Broward County Public Schools
Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn was at Coconut Creek High School Monday morning, welcoming students and staff members back to school.
Metal detectors will again provide extra layer of protection at some Broward County schools
With students and staff all across Broward County headed back to the classrooms Monday, keeping everyone safe is an important assignment.
Broward school buses inspected before picking up students on first day of school
Bus drivers in Broward County were heading to bus stops across the county Monday to pick up students and take them to their first day of school!
Doral drivers caught by school zone speed cameras will face $100 fine
As students return to class Thursday in Miami-Dade County, areas of Doral will have brand new speed cameras in school zones, aimed to catch speeding drivers who can put students’ lives at risk.
Back-to-school events held across South Florida
Backpacks, big smiles — and even cotton candy — took center stage Saturday at the Miami Kids Magazine back-to-school event at Sunset Place, where families gathered to celebrate the new school year despite rainy weather.
NFL veteran helps Western High School give backpacks to local students
The Western High Wildcats of Davie, with the help of a former NFL player, were out early Saturday morning, excited to help fellow students gear up for the new school year.
Back-to-school: Broward teachers learn to use new security tool ahead of 1st day of school
Broward County Public Schools students return to class on Monday, and teachers will have a new tool to help them trigger a staff alert or school lockdown when needed.
COVID cases on the rise in South Florida as kids prepare to return to school
COVID-19 cases are on the rise across South Florida as kids are just days away from heading back to school.
Broward school supply giveaways held; Silver Shores STEAM Academy excited for new opportunities for students
The countdown to the first day of school is winding down quickly, so it’s time for Broward County students to get their supplies together and get ready to learn about some new subjects.
Expert talks about strategies to deal with kids’ back-to-school anxiety
Back-to-school anxiety is common. Dr. Bahar Hashemi, a psychiatrist who treats children and teens, said there are strategies that parents can implement to help.
BACK TO SCHOOL: Submit your photos!
As summer winds down and backpacks are packed with fresh supplies, it’s that time of year again—back to school!
Miami-Dade Parks offers afterschool programs as students head back to class
As students return to class on Aug. 14, Miami-Dade County Parks is launching a new season of afterschool programs designed to keep kids active, engaged and thriving outside of school.
Broward County public school drivers complete training ahead of first day of school
Broward County school buses are getting on the roads Thursday ahead of the first day of classes for students next week.
Miami-Dade schools use tech to deal with students’ growing vaping problem
With back-to-school approaching, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is prepared to use technology to deal with students’ growing vaping problem.
Teachers at 4 Broward schools prepare for new era: Their elementary schools are now K-8
Broward County teachers are getting their classrooms ready as they prepare to welcome students back on Monday.
Back-to-school: Dietitian shares 6 healthy back-to-school meals for kids
Katherine Shary, a registered dietitian, said healthy meals can be both healthy and fun for kids going back to school.
Old and new security measures in place at Broward County public schools
Students in Broward County are officially less than one week away from the first day of school, and a new year means new rules to the Code of Conduct.
Madre’s Closet helps children in need in honor of mother, son killed in Deerfield Beach
An event in Deerfield Beach was held Sunday in honor of a mother and son who were murdered last year.
Community groups across South Florida step up to ease back-to-school burden for families
Hundreds of families lined up early Saturday morning to receive back-to-school supplies at The Caring Place, part of the Miami Rescue Mission.
Miami Heat official DJ co-hosts ‘Back-to-School Bash’ in Homestead
Michael "DJ M DOT" Hankerson, the Miami Heat's official DJ, hosted an event at the Overtown Youth Center to help children get what they need to go back to school.
Back-to-school tips: Pediatrician explains how to change sleep routine
With the first day of school approaching, students are preparing to go back to class, and there are ways for parents to help them adapt to the new routines.
Broward County School Board passes Student Code of Conduct, keeps near ban on cellphone use
With the first day of school in Broward County coming up quickly on Aug. 11, the Broward County School Board had a final discussion and vote Tuesday on the Student Code of Conduct, ultimately approving the Code of Conduct, including keeping the near ban on student cellphone use -- at least for now.
Free back-to-school immunizations offered in Miami-Dade County
The new school year is just around the corner and Miami-Dade County has partnered with the Florida Department of Health and Community Health Centers to offer free back to school immunizations.
Tua Tagovailoa hands out backpacks to students, then takes command at Dolphins camp
Tua Tagovailoa had his hands full Monday morning — first with backpacks, then with the football.
Florida Back-to-School sales tax holiday begins Aug. 1
Get your list ready! The Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will begin on Aug. 1.
Back-to-school giveaway brings support, smiles to Liberty City students
With the start of the school year just around the corner, community groups in Liberty City are making sure local kids are ready — emotionally and physically — for their return to class.
Obsequios de suministros de regreso a la escuela en todo el sur de la Florida
A medida que los niños de todo el sur de la Florida disfrutan de las últimas semanas del verano, varias empresas y organizaciones han planeado eventos para brindarles algunos útiles para el regreso a la escuela.
Back to School giveaways across South Florida
As kids across South Florida soak up the last few weeks of summer several businesses and organizations have planned events to give many students some much-needed back to school supplies.
It’s back-to-school day in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County Public School students are returning to class on Thursday. The yellow buses were already leaving the parking lot at about 6:30 a.m.
Mom to Mom: South Florida organization helps students get ready for school with new supplies
One South Florida organization is making an effort to meet the needs of students getting ready to go back to school.
Smoother start on 2nd day of school for Broward public high schools
School officials and students in Broward County has a smoother second day of school Tuesday, after the first was marked with long lines at school entrances because of new security measures.
Broward public high school students start 1st day of school with metal detectors
On Monday hundreds of students attending Broward County Public Schools will be having new teachers, subjects and classmates, but they will also notice some big changes when they walk through the doors. The first one is metal detectors.
South Miami installs cameras to catch drivers speeding in school zones
Drivers in South Miami could find themselves facing a ticket if they speed in a school zone thanks to a new camera system.
Broward County Public School students to receive free breakfast, lunch
Broward County Public Schools students will receive free breakfast and lunch for the 2024-2025 school year.
School bus drivers in Broward go through practice run
South Florida school bus drivers are getting ready to roll out once again for the start of the new year.
Pembroke Pines schools will have officers in every public school; discussion on how to fund it to continue
Pembroke Pines officials agreed to allocate School Resource Officers at all of the public schools in the city until December and will continue discussions on how to cover the cost.
Brother, sister team up to collect school supplies for Chapman Partnership
Altruism can be found in people of all sizes and ages.
New school year to mean new normal for Broward high schoolers: Metal detectors
There is a new normal at Broward County public high schools.
South Florida military families receive back-to-school supplies
The United Way of Broward County is helping hundreds of students in military families get ready to return to school.
Teachers at Broward school back in classrooms, ready to build off success
Teachers around Broward County are putting the finishing touches on their classrooms as they get ready to welcome students for the new school year.
Broward County Public Schools to hold drive-thru job fair
Broward County Public Schools will hold a drive-thru job fair for bus operators for the new school year.
Miami-Dade school district kicks off training week for over 400 new teachers
Miami-Dade County Public Schools launched a week of professional training for over 400 new teachers on Monday.
Back-to-School Project: Local 10 collecting school essentials for kids in need
Most back-to-school lists might not include undergarments, socks and personal hygiene products. These are basic essentials kids need to be ready for the first day of class and beyond.
San Francisco 49ers star helps South Florida kids get ready for back-to-school
A professional football star with South Florida roots was in town to help local kids get ready for the new school year.
Broward gets ready for 1st day of 2023-24 school year on Monday
Ten out of about 1,200 school buses will be electric on the first day of school on Monday — for the first time in the history of Broward County Public Schools — and there are 50 more on the way.
Best foot forward: 15 kids gifted with brand new shoes for first day of school
It was a gift that was good for the sole.
Students return to school in Miami-Dade County
Summer is officially over for Miami-Dade public school students as they head back to the classroom for the first day of school on Thursday.
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Miami-Dade teachers, others march to protest Florida’s Black history standards
A group of “teachers, students, community members and Teamsters” were expected to march to the Miami-Dade school board headquarters Wednesday in protest of Florida’s controversial Black history standards.
Miami-Dade has 20 new electric school buses ready for 1st day of class
Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ first day of the 2023-24 school year is on Thursday and there will be about 20 new electric buses to pick up students.
Broward teachers prepare classrooms for upcoming school year
Educators are gearing up for a new school year across Broward County.
With classes starting soon, authorities hold active shooter drill at Miami high school
As students in South Florida prepare to head back to the classroom, Miami-Dade Public Schools held an active shooter training at a Miami high school Monday morning.
Students pick up supplies and more during giveaway event at Wilton Manors Elementary
A nonprofit organization hosted a back-to-school giveaway at Wilton Manors Elementary on Sunday.
Miami-Dade Public Schools superintendent outlines vision ahead of new school year
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres laid out his vision for the upcoming school year on Friday morning as teachers and students get ready to return.
Broward’s school resource officers prepare for active shooter threat during drill in Weston
Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony and Peter Licata, Broward County Public Schools’ new superintendent, are relying on many of the lessons learned after the 2018 Valentine’s Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland to improve on-campus security.
Here’s where kids can get back-to-school shots in Broward, Miami-Dade
The time for South Florida students to head back to their classrooms is fast-approaching.
Not even 20, Broward scholar already headed to Yale for PhD
A 19-year-old South Florida woman is leaving town on Thursday to head to Yale and begin her PhD.
Union reports big progress on Miami-Dade teachers’ pay raise agreement
Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade reached a tentative agreement Thursday night that will increase the starting salary for new teachers and give current full-time teachers raises between 7% and 10%.
Black curriculum co-author defends slavery wording in new Florida guidelines
Florida's recent curriculum changes are stirring up a lot of outrage as they relate to the guidelines on teaching about slavery.
Broward County Public Schools launches bus tracking app
Parents and guardians of Broward County Public Schools students now have new technology to help them track their child’s school bus.
Free homework help for South Florida public school students available online
As kids across South Florida settle into their new school routines, there’s an inevitable part of “back to school” that every family deals with once the bell rings at the end of the day. Homework.
Broward County students head back to class after summer break
Thousands of students in Broward County are heading back to classrooms Tuesday.
All Miami-Dade public school students to receive free meals for entire school year
All public school students in Miami-Dade County will receive free breakfast and lunch for the 2022-2023 school year, the district confirmed on Monday.
Back-to-school countdown: Broward superintendent celebrates hiring gains
With just hours away from the first day of the 2022-23 school year, Broward County Public Schools employees were preparing on Monday for students to return to classrooms on Tuesday morning.
DeSantis promotes program to place military veterans in classrooms
Gov. Ron DeSantis released a video on Thursday encouraging U.S. military veterans to participate in his effort to deal with teacher shortages.
Experts remind parents about importance of back-to-school health checks
It's time for students to get back-to-school health checkups.
Barry University hosts ‘realistic’ active shooter drills
Barry University played host to active shooter drills Thursday, as Miami Shores police brushed up on best practices for responding to a mass shooting.
Broward superintendent prepares for new school year amid new laws, teacher shortage
It has been a year since Vickie L. Cartwright became interim superintendent of Broward County Public Schools. In February, the school board gave her the job permanently.
Broward School District hires more than 760 people at job fair, positions still open
Broward County Public Schools has 1,300 job openings it is trying to fill as it gears up for the upcoming school year.
Miami-Dade School Board reverses decision to pull sex ed textbooks
The sex education textbook discussion continues Thursday for the Miami-Dade School Board, a week after it voted to disallow two controversial textbooks in the classroom.
Back-to-School tax free holiday begins. Here’s what items are tax free
Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday began Monday, giving families a break on the 6% sales tax rate as the start of the new school year nears.
US Education Secretary visits high school, college in Weston
The U.S. Secretary of Education visited Cypress Bay High School and Broward College on Monday in Weston.
These free pop-up events will provide all the information, resources families need to take on the school year
Bigger is not necessarily better anymore, especially when it comes to gatherings. But that doesn’t mean children and families can’t get together, in some sense, for some fun.
School Board of Broward County continues to accuse DeSantis’ administration of ‘overreaching’ on face masks
As the Delta variant fuels a surge in COVID cases in South Florida, the School Board of Broward County decided to continue standing by the enforcement of indoor face mask use.
University of Miami students go back to class with a mask
University of Miami students go back to class on Monday. The school released COVID-19 health and guidance measures on Friday, stating that masks are required in all indoor public spaces, including classrooms.
Carvalho reports 350K students returned to Miami-Dade schools with face masks
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho is scheduled to report on the first day of the 2021-22 school year at 3 p.m., on Monday.
Miami-Dade Public Schools ready for students, super says
Miami-Dade County Public School students head back to classrooms with improvements in place, yet still a shortage of bus drivers and teachers.
Miami-Dade school board approves mask mandate, defying state
The school board in Miami-Dade County voted to approve a face mask mandate that will be in place when the new school year begins next week.
Broward superintendent says only 2 refused face mask during 1st day back to school
Broward County Public Schools started the first day of the 2021-22 school year on Wednesday with a universal indoor face mask mandate. Interim Superintendent Vickie L. Cartwright said only one student and one teacher in the entire district refused to wear a mask.
Catholic Archdiocese of Miami schools superintendent: ‘We’re trying to encourage vaccinations’
Seven-year-old Annabell Saintil arrived at St. Lawrence Catholic School with a face mask and said she was ready to start the 2021-22 school year on Wednesday in Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade school board member favors Carvalho’s support of face mask mandate
The School Board of Miami-Dade County is likely to side with Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s recommendation to implement a universal face mask mandate with a medical opt-out, a school board member said on Wednesday.
State votes to impose sanctions as Broward prepares to start school with mask mandate
Florida’s education chief Richard Corcoran wants to punish Broward County Public Schools for not following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order that bans mask mandates.
Broward goes back to school with COVID concerns, staff shortages
School is back in session Wednesday in Broward County, and at a time when pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising, some are worried more children could get since as they return to the classroom.
Superintendent accepts recommendation that Miami-Dade public schools implement face mask mandate
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho announced Miami-Dade County Public Schools will implement a face mask mandate with an opt-out medical accomodation. The policy was still being crafted Monday afternoon.
Back to school prep: Forest Hills Elementary gets touchless water fountains, hand sanitizing stations, signs on COVID prevention
Forest Hills Elementary School administrators, teachers, and staff are preparing for Pre-K to 5th-grade students to return to the classrooms on Wednesday for the 2021-22 school year in Coral Springs.
Miami-Dade public schools not yet decided on mask mandate with classes starting soon
It's coming down to the wire and Miami-Dade County's public school system has not yet made a decision on if masks will be mandated for students and teachers when classes begin Monday, Aug. 23.
Broward schools stand by face mask mandate without DeSantis’ opt-out option for parents
Broward County Public Schools will begin the new 2021-22 school year on Aug. 18 with a face mask mandate for school buses and school buildings that won’t include Gov. Ron DeSantis’ opt-out option for parents. The only exceptions are for students with medical conditions or individual education plans.
Get free back-to-school immunizations and low-cost physicals
Broward Health Community Health Services is offering free immunizations for chickenpox, diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, HPV, measles, mumps & rubella, meningitis, tetanus, pneumonia, whooping cough and polio.
Back to school: CDC issues safety tips for parents
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a list of recommendations for parents who are sending their children back to school.
Girl, 12, talks to Florida official about ‘need’ for face masks in schools
A 12-year-old girl met with a Florida official on Monday to tell her why she thinks there is a need for face mask mandates in schools.