January 22, 2014
Broward transforming computer science classes
The
Broward school district is making sure its students are ready for the
future workforce — and that means teaching them not just how to use
technology, but how to build it. Next year, the school district will
dramatically expand its computer science program, adding new curriculum
and courses at 38 schools, officials announced Tuesday.
Florida education news: Teacher training, student busing, magnet schools and more
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY: Broward schools will expand their computer science program in a partnership with Code.org, the Sun-Sentinelreports.
Coral Springs high school student earns national recognition for flute
Rebecca Tutunick of Coral Springs doesn't
quite remember the day she fell in love with the flute, but she recalls
being mesmerized the first time she heard it being played. "The sounds
of the flute were always the most appealing to my ears," Tutunick, a
senior at Marjory Stoneman DouglasHigh
School, said.
Hollywood schools film festival is Jan. 23
Students
of Hollywood schools are inviting movie goers and film enthusiasts to
its Hooray Hollywood event on Thursday, Jan. 23. Hooray Hollywood is a
film festival and awards ceremony that showcases films produced by
students in Hollywood's public schools.
Applications sought for Broward Center Teen Ambassador Program
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is
accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Broward Center Teen Ambassador
Program, which is open to high school students residing in Broward
County who are interested in the performing arts.
Tamarac seeking charter school proposals for first high school
The
city originally built as a retirement mecca for senior citizens wants
to build its first public high school. The commission agreed at a
workshop Tuesday to allow the city manager to formally make a request
from charter school companies to gauge interest.