BROWARD SCHOOLS

Deal possible in suspended Broward School Board member's case

A suspended School Board member appeared in court Friday and delayed formal court action, a sign that a plea agreement could be in the works.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

New details emerge in FBI's kickback sting on Broward School Board

An undercover FBI agent used a fake name but a real glass company to pull off a sting that led to the arrest of Broward School Board member Beverly Gallagher.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

Watchdogs urge Broward school district to act quicker over audits

The Broward school district's audit watchdogs say administrators need to take quicker action to address issues raised in worrisome audits.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

BTU decries board member

A School Board member will not be voting on construction projects for companies that have given to her reelection campaign.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

Former Broward deputy superintendent may be rehired pending vote

Broward School Board members will vote Tuesday on whether to rehire a retired deputy superintendent.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Enrollment for Florida's prepaid college tuition program starts Monday

Enrollment starts Monday in the state's prepaid tuition program, which helps parents lock in today's college tuition rates for their children.

MIAMI-DADE

Birthday song makes school chief blush

Miami-Dade School Board member Larry Feldman had the best intentions when he planned a birthday surprise for Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

Broward teachers union says school district blocked e-mails

The Broward Teachers Union says school district officials kept scores of e-mails sent by employees from reaching School Board members.

EDUCATION

In this AP chemistry class, students are also the teachers

Students at a Hialeah Gardens school lacking an Advanced Placement chemistry class learn the material on their own.

BROWARD SCHOOL BOARD

Broward School Board member's husband worked for lobbyist

A Broward School Board member's husband worked for a powerful lobbyist who does work before the school district.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

Broward School Board wants to set up watchdog committee

Broward School Board members want to talk about controversial problems that have come up in the wake of a federal probe.

EDUCATION

South Florida students with autism are outsiders no more

With a new charter school and more options in public schools, South Florida students with autism are getting the education and social interaction they need to thrive.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

Broward Teachers Union wins grant for pay plan

The Broward Teachers Union was awarded money to start working on a plan to pay teachers based on student performance.

BROWARD COUNTY

Prominent Broward lobbyist target of corruption probe

On Sept. 27, 2007, some of the most influential people in Broward County's construction industry -- builders and engineers, lawyers and lobbyists -- gathered in a Fort Lauderdale home to open their checkbooks for School Board member Beverly Gallagher, raising $39,000 for her campaign in one day.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

Broward School Board talks over `big problems'

The Broward school district faces a rocky road ahead in its relations with the public. On Thursday, board members got some of their concerns off their chests.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

Broward schools construction scandal was expected, watchdogs say

Some Broward school district observers say they are not surprised by the arrest of a School Board member after raising questions for years about the way contracts are awarded.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

Broward schools' Beverly Gallagher: from activist to accused

Beverly Gallagher rose from a do-gooder parent activist to a suspended School Board member stung in an FBI probe.

EDUCATION

Florida college students offered digital versions of textbooks

Florida college students will be able to get digital versions of some textbooks for free, under a new state university initiative.

Florida Keys college leader ready to give up post

Embattled Florida Keys Community College president Jill Landesberg-Boyle gave up her fight to keep her job, announcing Monday that she has agreed to give up her duties and responsibilities.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

Broward School Board member to take medical leave

Beverly Gallagher, a Broward School Board member, will take six weeks off to deal with an undisclosed medical problem.