Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools, launched its annual Back to School Supply Drive, which runs through August 31, 2026.
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He had been targeted by a drive-by shooter in Jacksonville and hospitalized with two gunshot wounds. During his weeklong hospitalization, he said, a physician assistant changed the course of his life by visiting his hospital bed each day and warning him that Black men with gunshot wounds often end up paralyzed — or worse.
By Mike Ryan, Chair of the Solid Waste Authority of Broward County As we go about our day, we don’t really think about what happens to…
A NATIONAL STAND FOR UNITY “WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED”
The summer slide, also known as summer learning loss, refers to the decline in academic skills and knowledge that can occur when students are away from structured learning during the summer break. Research shows that without regular academic engagement, many students Dr. Howard Hepburn experience setbacks in reading, math and writing skills before returning to school in the fall. As a result, teachers often spend the first weeks of the new school year reviewing material and helping students regain momentum.
Many people think wisdom and maturity come with age, but that is not always true. Some young people show great wisdom and maturity, while some adults still struggle to make responsible decisions. Wisdom and maturity are qualities that are developed through experiences, learning, and the choices we make every day.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about something most of us have seen but rarely pause long enough to truly consider the dash between two dates on a headstone. A birth year. A passing year. And in the middle, a small line that somehow holds an entire life.
Despite often being overlooked on the global stage, the continent of Africa is making a powerful statement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A record nine African nations have advanced to the knockout stage, shattering the previous tournament high of just two teams.
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum’s third annual Mango Festival welcomed approximately 1,200 attendees on Father’s Day, marking the event’s largest turnout yet and nearly doubling attendance from the previous year.
When family and friends gather to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mattie B. Rutland on July 8, they will be honoring far more than a remarkable milestone. They will be celebrating a century of unwavering faith, enduring love, family legacy, and a life that has touched generations.