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How to improve Broward schools’ police force? These are the changes ahead
The department, long known as the Special Investigative Unit, is also changing its name to the Broward County Schools Police to reflect a new mission that's more about protecting schools...
Pembroke Pines to keep police in public schools
The City Commission unanimously agreed Monday night to accept the district's offer to reimburse the city $113,560 for each police officer for the coming year, with an increase to $119,240...
Metal detectors have a smoother second day in Broward schools
Lines were still long at many high schools but they moved quickly, according to parents and teachers, following revamped procedures and adjusted settings on the metal detectors.
Metal detectors cause long lines and delays on first day of school in Broward
School was supposed to start at 7:40 a.m. at most Broward high schools, but about 8:30 a.m., many students were still waiting outside.
Pembroke Pines may supply police in district high schools, but not lower grades
The city's elementary and middle schools run by the Broward School District will still have armed security for the 2024-25 school year, with district police officers serving in middle schools...
Broward schools chief touts safety improvements: ‘We’re smarter and more efficient’
Howard Hepburn, who took over as superintendent in April, spoke of new security enhancements such as metal detectors and drones during an appearance Wednesday before the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High...
Divided School Board suspends mom of transgender athlete for 10 days
Jessica Norton, an information management specialist and coach at Monarch High, was one of at least eight district employees investigated, but the only one to face discipline.
Broward’s A grade could affect school closure plan, schools chief says
The top school grade should help the embattled district win back families and public trust after years of turmoil and enrollment declines, Superintendent Howard Hepburn said.
Broward schools ban most cellphone use. Here’s what to know.
Students can still bring their phones to school but they must put them away out of sight during the school day.
Broward schools earn coveted A rating from state; Palm Beach County also gets A
The school grade results showed good news in South Florida, with all three South Florida school districts getting A grades.