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
PECS supports healthy hearts Education by The Seminole Tribune - February 25, 2014April 8, 2015 By Emma Johns BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School joined thousands of schools across the country Feb. 14 in two national fundraising events aimed to help raise heart health awareness. The Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart events – co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical
Tribal teens learn ABCs of government in DC Education by Eileen Soler - February 25, 2014April 8, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eleven Seminole teens and a handful of adult chaperones traveled four states north Feb. 1-7 to witness government in action at Close Up Washington. The educational travel program, which immerses high school students in the inner workings of Capitol Hill, included a bonus attendance at United South and
Brighton Valentine’s Day dance creates sweet memories Education by The Seminole Tribune - February 25, 2014April 8, 2015 By Valerie J. Marone BRIGHTON — The Brighton Veteran’s Building transformed into a dance hall Feb. 8 for the seventh annual S.W.A.M.P. Valentine’s Day dance for children in Brighton. Complete with Mad Hatter décor, hearts, red, pink and white flowers, and sparkling confetti, the event was sponsored by the Family Services Alcohol/Drug
Louise Gopher inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame Education by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — Louise Gopher has joined an esteemed group of women with her inclusion in the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Gov. Rick Scott selected Gopher as one of the most distinguished women in the state for her contributions to the education of Tribal youth. Gopher played a major role in
