Thursday, January 10, 2013

NEWS RELEASE: JANUARY 10, 2013

January 10, 2013

New Holocaust film's story comes to life for students
Some call Sir Nicholas Winton a hero, others say he was their savior. The man who rescued 669 Jewish children from the Nazis is also called Britain's Schindler. But for Nick Winton, he's simply Pa. "My dad didn't consider himself a hero, because a hero does something brave in times of danger," Winton told students at Deerfield Beach Middle School on Wednesday. "He was just a regular guy that happened to be in a position to help."

Broward Magnet Schools host open houses and live webchats
Thinking about a magnet program, but not sure which one to choose? During the month of January, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will hold its annual magnet schools open houses and live web chats to offer interested students and parents an opportunity to learn more about the program themes, specialized curriculums and activities available at magnet schools.

Report On Broward Schools Details Leaky Gyms, Decay
Broward County’s schools are in dire need of repair, according to a new report presented to the Broward School Board on Tuesday.