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."
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-holocaust-survivor-at-schools-20130109,0,5119936.story
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.