Big Cypress kids play cops and firefighters Education by Eileen Soler - February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — Playing cops and firefighters with real police and fire rescue personnel is fun for boys and girls in Big Cypress. "I just like everything I get to learn," said Akira Cabral, 10, during a recent Seminole Police Department Explorer Program meeting with the Seminole Tribe of Florida Fire
Ahfachkee kids till land, dig into roots Education by Eileen Soler - January 26, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — Students from Ahfachkee School culture classes are digging so deep into their roots that they can almost taste it – almost. On a recent Wednesday afternoon inside the perimeter of a Seminole camp at Billie Swamp Safari, ninth-grader Zoey Puente tilled lines of edible aloe plants while classmates
Pemayetv Emahakv students explore the past during archaeological dig Education by Beverly Bidney - January 26, 2016 BRIGHTON — Fortified with the spirit of adventure, 33 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School sixth-graders approached an archaeological dig like treasure hunters. But instead of gold, they found evidence of human life from before Brighton became a reservation in 1935. The Dec. 17 field trip marked the second year PECS teacher Mindy
Living the ACD experience: No better time than now Education by Aaron Tommie - January 26, 2016 I’ve always aspired to uplift my people and pave the way for future generations to continue the success our ancestors fought for us to have. My inspiration comes from past and present leaders who put others’ needs before their own desires. As we continue to progress, it can be difficult
Mentoring program connects Hollywood teens and children Education by Beverly Bidney - January 26, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — Competition was fierce Jan. 7 at the Hollywood Boys & Girls Club as teens battled youth in a Smash Bros. video game tournament. While fun, the contest offered teens a chance to mentor younger club members through a new program. The Hollywood mentoring program began last summer when the
PECS honors four faculty, staff members Education by Aaron Tommie - January 26, 2016 BRIGHTON — Four exceptional Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School faculty and staff, nominated and voted on by their peers, were recently named 2015-16 Teachers and Non-instructional Employees of the Year for demonstrating excellence in the workplace. "The goal was to get the cream of the crop of local employees from the district,"
And the Pemayetv Emahakv awards go to . . . Education by Eileen Soler - January 26, 2016 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students by the dozens were honored Jan. 15 during the school’s nine weeks awards ceremony. Honorees received certificates for excellence in effort, citizenship, improvement, grade averages and culture categories.
Immokalee Boys & Girls Club uses federal grant for mentoring, fitness Education by Beverly Bidney - December 30, 2015December 30, 2015 IMMOKALEE — Shortly after the Immokalee Boys & Girls Club upgraded to a stand-alone club in February, it received a $20,000 grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to provide mentoring and fitness activities to the club’s 122 youth through the SMART Moves program. "Based on statistics,
Living the ACD experience: State of amazement Education by Aaron Tommie - December 30, 2015 R&B singer John Legend’s song "Live It Up" talks of embracing prosperity after experiencing a life plagued with limitations that come with financial struggle. Throughout the song, he reflects on those arduous periods in the past, which help make it easier to appreciate success. Long gone are the days where it’s
Call to charity tugs at PECS hearts, students respond with open arms Education by Eileen Soler - December 30, 2015December 30, 2015 BRIGHTON — Teenagers from Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School in Brighton sat in a campus chickee on a recent Monday in December and discussed reasons why giving to others in deeds and charity is important. "It shows leadership," said Kaleb Doctor, 13. "It tells people they are loved," said Janessa Nunez, 13. Kamani Smith,