Brady Osceola Latchford continues family legacy in law enforcement Community Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — Brady Osceola Latchford said he’s known for many years what he wanted to do after college. Newly graduated, he’s doing it – entering the law enforcement tradition on his father’s side of the family. Latchford’s father is William Latchford, the executive director of Public Safety for the Seminole Tribe
Tribal members graduate from Florida State University Education by admin - May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 The Seminole Tribe’s Kirsten Doney is congratulated by Florida State University President John Thrasher during FSU’s graduation ceremony April 23, 2021. (FSU Photography Services) FROM FSU NEWS TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University President John Thrasher urged new graduates to use the knowledge they have gained at FSU to make the world a
PECS students receive inside look at Stanley Cup champions Education by Beverly Bidney - May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 The Tampa Bay Lightning, shown here celebrating after winning the Stanley Cup in 2020, were the focus of a virtual presentation for Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students. PECS teacher Tom Finney’s son works for the team. (Lightning/Facebook) During the pandemic, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School teacher Amy Carr has found innovative ways
BIE begins distribution of funds from American Rescue Plan Act Education by The Seminole Tribune - April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Indian Education began disbursing funds this week from the $850 million it was provided from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. The funds are earmarked for BIE-funded K-12 schools and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The only BIE-funded and tribally-controlled schools in Florida are the Ahfachkee
Online offerings highlight UNITY’s 45th birthday Education Top News by The Seminole Tribune - April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 MESA, Ariz. – The United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) turned 45 years old today. The organization provides leadership opportunities and skills for Native youth. It prepares and encourages them to be active members of their communities. UNITY was established on April 16, 1976, by founder J.R. Cook (Cherokee). Evynn Richardson,18, from
PECS announces in-person testing schedule Education by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School principal Tracy Downing notified parents, guardians, families and members of the Brighton community that third through eighth grade students will attend school in person for standardized state testing starting April 6. In an email sent March 30, Downing wrote, “A person’s character is defined, in part, by
PECS students learn about civil rights, the Holocaust Education by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 World War II is generations away from today’s fifth graders, but teacher Michelle Pritchard brought the era to life for her 10- and 11 year-old students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School during its annual civil rights project. The project included a unit on the Holocaust, specifically how citizens of Denmark saved
CSSS offers tribal students Florida Virtual School option Education by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 As the 2020-21 school year enters its final quarter, the Center for Student Success & Services (CSSS) is focused on enrollment for the 2021-22 year and recently hosted an online informational session about Florida Virtual School (FLVS). “At the beginning of the pandemic, we found many schools were not versed in
Kylee Russell, Hud Oberly to be featured speakers at UNITY’s leadership virtual conference Arts & Entertainment Education by PRESS RELEASE - March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 Actress, dancer, singer and songwriter Kylee Russell (Lenape) will be a guest speaker during UNITY's leadership conference April 23-24, 2021. (Courtesy UNITY) MESA, Ariz. – United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) will hold its annual midyear leadership conference virtually on April 23-24. The event will engage Native youth from across the country
Ahfachkee’s February projects focus on Black artists, Black Seminole leader Education by Beverly Bidney - March 16, 2021March 17, 2021 Ahfachkee student Adreonna Gore’s drawing titled “Rainbow Bright.” (Courtesy Ahfachkee School) Americans have been commemorating Black History Month since 1976 and students around the country join the celebration each year with units dedicated to the achievements of Black Americans. Teachers at the Ahfachkee School used their creativity throughout February to engage students
