Battlefield education teaches hard-fought lesson Education by Eileen Soler - April 7, 2015July 8, 2015 OKEECHOBEE — For Winnie Gopher and other Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students, the chance to spotlight Seminole culture during Education Day at the annual Battle of Okeechobee reenactment is a matter of pride. "It’s important to show other kids what we do every day and what our ancestors did in the
Students glimpse future based on current GPA Education by Beverly Bidney - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 BRIGHTON — Reality came to Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School recently in the guise of a middle school activity about finances. Hosted by Indian River State College (IRSC), the March 13 Reality Fair offered students insight to what their lives could be like in the professional world based only on current academic
Ahfachkee artists paint like pros for Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum show Education by Eileen Soler - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Warm pastels and brilliant paintings make up a three-tiered, 27-piece art wall at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. Each evokes works by world-renowned art masters but all are original pieces produced by the hands of Ahfachkee School students. "They are inspired by famous artists – each work represents a different art
Mercedes Osceola: Beauty school graduate Education by Beverly Bidney - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 DAVIE — Mercedes Osceola didn’t wear a cap and gown at her graduation March 4. Instead, she and 13 other cosmetology graduates of the Aveda Institute South Florida donned beautifully coifed hairstyles as they proudly received their diplomas. Graduation wasn’t an easy achievement for Osceola, 28, who has five young children.
Stars shine bright for Ahfachkee students Education by Kevin Johnson - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 DAVIE — It’s not every day that a school field trip goes to the moon, Mars and beyond, but a voyage to Buehler Planetarium & Observatory in Davie provided a galactic experience for five Ahfachkee School fifth-graders. Inside the planetarium that seats up to 100, the small contingent had plenty of
Close Up students engage democracy Education by Eileen Soler - February 27, 2015April 6, 2015 WASHINGTON — Bundled under layers of sweaters, hats and gloves, teenagers from Tribes throughout the eastern and southern United States braved teeth-chattering temperatures in Washington, D.C. for intense study in the cradle of American democracy. "I really enjoy learning about history, government and how it affects us as Native Americans. We
Brighton Youth Council takes on community responsibility Education by Beverly Bidney - February 27, 2015April 6, 2015 BRIGHTON — For the first time in more than two years, Brighton high school students have created a youth council to help positively influence their community. Since the first meeting Jan. 13, members have organized projects to raise money and deliver goods to local organizations, and the council’s initial venture brightened
Literacy Week serves chapters of reading inspiration Education by Eileen Soler - February 27, 2015April 6, 2015 BRIGHTON — Huddled in twos and threes on bean bag chairs and tucked under desks in teacher Jenny Ward’s reading classroom, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School third-graders were immersed in the pages of books that ranged from "Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk" to "Let’s Explore Sharks." "They are reading for the
Sixth-grader Valholly Frank stars at Sagemont school science fair Education by Beverly Bidney - February 27, 2015April 6, 2015 WESTON — Valholly Frank won first place among sixth-graders recently at Weston’s Sagemont Upper School for her science fair project that explored light pollution. "I chose it because it’s an important subject that most people don’t know about," Valholly, 12, said. "My classmates and my teachers were very surprised how it
Top Ahfachkee School students lauded Education by Eileen Soler - February 27, 2015April 6, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Ahfachkee School teachers and administrators took the entire morning Feb. 5 to herald the first semester’s "above and beyond" achievements of students from all grades. Certificates were presented in 10 categories that included Good Friend Award, Rising Star Award, Physical Education Sportsmanship Award, Physical Education Top Student Award,