Ahfachkee School grooms future business leaders with new program Education by Eileen Soler - April 29, 2014April 8, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Instead of wearing bathing suits during spring break, six members of Ahfachkee School’s fledgling Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club dressed in corporate clothing for a weekend of learning. Eighth-grade student Elisah Billie said wearing a suit and tie at the Florida FBLA 2014 State Leadership Conference
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School honors students’ achievements Education by Beverly Bidney - April 29, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv students were rewarded for excellence in reading, writing and arithmetic, along with Creek, culture and citizenship, at the Charter School’s third nine weeks awards program March 31. "I’m proud to see all these honor roll students," said principal Brian Greseth. "These grades are earned, not given." One by
Police Explorers campout a big success Education by Peter B. Gallagher - April 29, 2014April 8, 2015 LAKELAND — Forty-five boys and girls tribalwide gathered on the Tribe’s Lakeland Property March 22-23 for the second annual Seminole Police Department Explorers Campout. The campers were provided tents and other camping gear for a weekend that included four-wheel drives on the new ATV trail (through the Polk County woodlands and
Students share culture at Okeechobee Battlefield Education by Beverly Bidney - April 1, 2014April 8, 2015 OKEECHOBEE — An event commemorating the 1837 Battle of Okeechobee during the Second Seminole War gave Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students an opportunity to showcase their culture to peers. About 500 students from nine area schools witnessed a mini re-enactment of the skirmish Feb. 21 at Okeechobee Battlefield State Park
March Madness inspires thoughtful giving Education by Eileen Soler - April 1, 2014April 8, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Ahfachkee School senior Quenton Cypress knows something about spring: March Madness is fun but hunger doesn’t take a break for basketball. "Last year we went on a field trip to Clewiston and helped pass out free vegetables to people who did not deserve to be in that position.
SAT to get student-friendly changes Education by Eileen Soler - April 1, 2014April 8, 2015 Today’s high school freshmen will face a friendlier SAT when junior year rolls around. Formerly the Scholastic Aptitude Test and the Scholastic Assessment Test but now called the SAT Student Reasoning Test, the college admission exam that began in 1926 will get an overhaul in time for 2016 test takers. The College
Indian River State College, Education Department cohort generates interest Education by Beverly Bidney - February 25, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — About 20 parents and students expressed interest in the proposed cohort partnership program between Indian River State College (IRSC) and the Tribe’s Education Department at an informational meeting Jan. 28 in Brighton. The cohort will consist of 12 to 15 students who will attend and graduate college as a
Charter School announces employees of the year Education by The Seminole Tribune - February 25, 2014April 8, 2015 By Emma Jonhs BRIGHTON — Every year, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School selects some of its most dynamic and creative risk takers as teachers and non-instructional employees of the year. Chosen by their colleagues, they exhibit genuine passion for education and exceed daily expectations to lead students to brighter futures. Elementary school teacher of
Student profile: Tequesta Tiger Education by The Seminole Tribune - February 25, 2014April 8, 2015 By Amanda Murphy FORT LAUDERDALE — Tequesta Tiger, a freshman at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, has a palette of ideas for a future in art. She wants to use her passion for drawing to create learning tools, such as books, graphic novels and video games, for children. “I want to make
NLC holds financial training, secures HUD funding Education by The Seminole Tribune - February 25, 2014April 8, 2015 By Amanda Murphy HOLLYWOOD — Ever expanding its mission to improve life for Native communities, the Native Learning Center (NLC) offered financial skills training to 26 representatives from organizations and Tribes across Indian Country Jan. 28-30. The curriculum, presented by First Nations Oweesta Corp., certified and equipped participants with tools to