Category: Miami-Dade
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With bad news as a backdrop, negotiations resume between Broward and its school teachers
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Smarting from criticism, the Broward public schools administration and the teachers union have returned to the bargaining table to hammer out a contract and salvage $52 million in state and federal money. -
With millions at stake, Broward and Miami-Dade compete with charter schools for students
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
With more students expected to enroll in charter schools this coming year and millions of dollars at stake, Broward and Miami-Dade public schools officials are seeking to stem the flow of students by promoting specials schools and programs. -
Hallandale Beach neighbors fight plans for charter school pushed by ex-Congressman
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Residents of a quiet Hallandale Beach neighborhood are battling to prevent a 450-student, Kindergarten-8th grade charter school from opening in their midst. -
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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As Gov. Scott calls for billions in cuts, South Florida teachers demand millions more in pay
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
While public employees battle to maintain collective bargaining rights and benefits in many states, including Florida, teachers unions in the state’s two largest school districts want pay increases this year and next. -
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More students heading to charter schools; officials brace for a bigger money drain on public education
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Millions more in state money is going to Miami-Dade and Broward charter schools as enrollment in the private schools increased by more than 7,000 students this school year, siphoning dollars from Florida’s two large public school districts.
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