Students spend summer with educational initiatives Education by Li Cohen - June 1, 2017June 5, 2017 Students wanting to get a head start in their education can do so this summer with educational summer programs in Broward County. Many local libraries, recreational centers and schools are hosting a variety of educational programs for K-12 students. Alphonza Green, assistant director at the Center for Student Success and Services,
Senators push for Native American education rights News by Li Cohen - June 1, 2017June 5, 2017 Getting access to full educational benefits can be difficult for students who belong to minority cultures. To help combat this, U.S. Senators Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), James Lankford (R-OK) and Steve Daines (R-MT) are pushing legislation that ensures Native American students receive access to critical educational programs. The legislation — called the
Keiser valedictorian Karen Two Shoes wants to make healthy impact on community Education by Li Cohen - June 1, 2017June 12, 2017 HOLLYWOOD — Karen Two Shoes is not your average college graduate. This daughter of the late former Chairman Howard Tommie did not only graduate May 12 as valedictorian with her bachelor of science in dietetics and nutrition from Keiser University in Pembroke Pines; she did so as a 50-year-old mom
PECS student Charlie Armstrong spells for sovereignty Education Top Story by Li Cohen - June 1, 2017 BRIGHTON — Language is a core component of culture. For some members of the Seminole Tribe, this particular component is the Creek language, and one student has dedicated a large part of his life to understanding its significance. Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School sixth-grader Charlie Armstrong won first place in the school’s
Students get connected to Public Works with hands-on experience Education by Li Cohen - June 1, 2017June 1, 2017 BRIGHTON — When it rains, it pours, but no amount of rain can stop public service. The second annual Public Works Week celebration at Brighton Reservation on May 25 may have had a rough start due to a thunderstorm, but it ended on a bright note for the students who
Preparing for college testing Education by Li Cohen - June 1, 2017June 1, 2017 Getting ready for college is an exciting time. In the midst of all that excitement, however, there is a lot of tension circulating college placement and entrance exams. While these tests play an important role in determining which colleges and universities will accept an application, with the right resources, there
Community walks to raise child abuse awareness Health Top Story by Li Cohen - June 1, 2017June 1, 2017 HOLLYWOOD — While some wear the color blue as a fashion choice, last month tribal members wore blue as a way to raise awareness about child abuse. On May 4, members of the Center for Behavioral Health hosted the annual Child Abuse Awareness Walk, sporting blue T-shirts and pin wheels as they