African village appreciates Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School contributions Education Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 1, 2017 BRIGHTON — The $500 award Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students earned in the state’s “Literacy Changes Our World” contest in January paid off for the school, but more so for the beneficiaries of the students’ project, a small library in Africa. Here’s a brief refresher on the winning service project: The
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
Preschoolers celebrate graduation Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 1, 2017 Seminole preschoolers donned caps and gowns last month and walked into their futures amid cheers from family and friends. Immokalee, Brighton, Big Cypress and Hollywood preschools gave the students a first-class send off to kindergarten with themes including Disney, school days, Dr. Seuss and superheroes. Dressed in graduation garb embellished with patchwork,
Cooling off in Immokalee Education by Beverly Bidney - June 1, 2017 Immokalee Preschool celebrated the Week of the Young Child on April 26 with a make your own sundae party. Children chose their toppings to customize the sundaes, which were gobbled down with gusto. At right, Alayna Rodriguez believes the spoon is optional as she enjoys her sundae. Below left, surrounded
Living the ACD experience: Opportunities abound in education, career development Education by Aaron Tommie - June 1, 2017 Racism, substance abuse, and other major problems have permeated our communities, resulting in a cycle of recidivism, broken families, and despair. As minorities, we have to be extraordinary in order to receive recognition and respect in society. This is because as people of color, we usually have fewer opportunities to
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
Living the ACD experience: Smooth transition to Business Marketing Education by Aaron Tommie - May 4, 2017May 10, 2017 As mentioned in my previous Advanced Career Development columns, I strongly considered working for the Hard Rock’s management trainee program. Ultimately, I opted to work for the Tribal government because of a more favorable work schedule for myself. Working within this program has continued to teach me the importance of
Nigel Osceola earns honor society honor Education by The Seminole Tribune - May 4, 2017May 19, 2017 BRANDON — Tampa sixth-grader Nigel Osceola was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at Brandon Academy during a school assembly March 28. NJHS membership is based on scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship.
Pep rally revs up Ahfachkee School for testing Education Top Story by Beverly Bidney - May 4, 2017May 19, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — Perhaps not every Florida student in grades three through 10 third looks forward to the annual Florida Standards Assessment, but the test is how the state measures achievement in language arts and math. The tests were developed to ensure all students graduate from high school ready for success
