BROWARD CORRUPTION

Beverly Gallagher corruption case put off till Dec. 21

Formal court action was delayed again in a corruption case against an ex-School Board member. 1258778879

BROWARD CORRUPTION

Beverly Gallagher corruption case put off till Dec. 21

Formal court action was delayed again in a corruption case against an ex-School Board member. 1258779192
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS

Concert to benefit arts in Miami-Dade schools

Young performers will put their talent to work Friday to raise money to support arts and music programs in the schools.
EDUCATION

Florida to seek $1 billion in U.S. education grants

Eligible for up to $700 million in competitive federal grants for education, Florida anticipates asking the federal government for even more than that.
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD

Ethics training will be mandatory for Dade school employees

In the wake of recent scandals in other governing bodies, the Miami-Dade school district will soon require ethics training for all district employees.
BROWARD SCHOOLS

Broward Teachers Union's e-mails blocked as spam

Stop blocking some e-mails from employees, the Broward Teachers Union asked the school system. The response: We block spam.
BROWARD SCHOOLS

2011 FCAT date again testing school calendar

The state moved up its FCAT schedule for 2011 after protests from Broward about overlap with religious holidays. But School Board members still aren't happy.
SCHOOLS SPENDING

Broward school district weighs overtime pay trouble

The Broward school district could save money by changing the way it pays overtime to some employees -- but a switch could take time.
BROWARD SCHOOLS

Ely High may get delayed field

As the Broward school district gets scrutinized for its construction program, one school may finally get an athletic field project under way.
RECESSION SURVIVAL

Tips for finding new cash for college

College fund tapped out? You're not alone, but maybe you haven't looked everywhere.
CAREER SPOTLIGHT

Trucking: `the best blue-collar job'

A shortage of drivers and high demand for interstate transport is turning truck driving into a secure career for those who get their commercial license.
CAREER SPOTLIGHT

How to become a crime scene investigator

Several South Florida schools offer degrees and certification in crime scene technology; just don't expect your new career to be like CSI: Miami.
RECESSION SURVIVAL

Schools offer new entrepreneurial classes

From graduate programs to walk-in advice and quick bootcamps, South Florida colleges offer training to those who want to start their own business.
RECESSION SURVIVAL

Colleges do more to help grads land jobs

Schools are working harder than ever -- posting job openings on Twitter, hosting mini-job fairs and reaching out to local companies -- to find students work in a shrinking pool of jobs.
RECESSION SURVIVAL

Is master's degree worth investment?

Although people with advanced degrees generally earn more than those with bachelor's, another degree is not always worth the extra cost.
HEALTH ON CAMPUS

Smoke-free college trend grows

Although college students have the highest smoking rates in the nation, colleges are increasingly banning cigarette use on campuses.
HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND

Like a game, but worth high school credits

In the spirit of National Treasure and Dan Brown's thrillers, a new history course lets students learn about America's past in the form of an online conspiracy game.
HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND

GED now not equal to regular diploma

A switch in state policy means high school students who take the GED to graduate will be getting a less-attractive diploma.
HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND

Multiple recommendations: too much of a good thing?

Q: I have recommendations from my teachers, but also from my tennis coach and the National Honor Society advisor. I alreadyhave two teacher recommendations, and I know my counselor plans to write a letter. Can I also send these other letters? I feel these other people really know me and that admissions people will be impressed if they read them.
RECESSION SURVIVAL

New lawyers help fight foreclosures

The University of Miami School of Law offers free legal help to homeowners in trouble while giving newly-minted lawyers caseload experience.