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.
RECESSION SURVIVAL

Moms get help returning to school

Be wary of ads that promise the sky, but there is new financial aid in President Barack Obama's stimulus plan for moms -- and dads -- who need to go back to school to improve their standing in the workforce.
CAREER SPOTLIGHT

Engineering a lucrative college degree

Engineering schools are seeing a surge of interest, spurred in part by reports that engineering grads earn higher starting salaries than their classmates.
CAREER SPOTLIGHT

Two Broward schools launch green building program

Building industry professionals can now learn more about LEED and other green building practices in an 18-hour course that prepares them for a green exam.
RECESSION SURVIVAL

Self-help classes on rise

Community classes that teach adults to sew, cook and even fix a toilet are becoming popular as more try to do for themselves in a tough economy.
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.