By China Boynton The Small Biz Community and Economic Development Corp (CEDC) hosted the inaugural edition of the Teens Chasing Dreams afterschool program at the Northwest Branch Library on October 6. Students ages 15-18 showed up after their school day at Blanche Ely High School to participate in the new program that will last through
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By China Boynton Pompano Beach – Pompano Beach residents have raised concerns over the conditions of some schools operating within Broward County. There have been numerous reports to the Broward County School District of unclean and unsanitary bathrooms, mold, flooding, and a list of other repairs that have been overdue at the public schools in
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Students who want to pursue a career as a firefighter can sign up for the fire academy at Blanche Ely High School. The curriculum is taught by City of Pompano Beach firefighters. The academy focuses on real-world training, hazardous material management, fire suppression, incident command systems, and rescue operations. The class will include hands-on simulations,
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Broward County School Board Votes to Scrap Clear Backpack Initiative By Kristen Hernandez In a quick reversal during a contentious Town Hall meeting on June 13, the Broward County School Board voted 5-4 to do away with their clear backpack initiative because of parent and student backlash. Reaction from residents have been mixed, with some
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By Kristen Hernandez Washington, D. C. — In a landmark ruling, the United States Supreme Court overturned a long-standing precedent that has benefited minorities like African American, Latino, and Asian Americans in higher education admissions throughout the nation. The ending of affirmative action practices that have been in place since 1965 will make it practically impossible for
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