Everglades High student a finalist in state pageant
Kathleen McCarter, a junior at Everglades High, will compete as a finalist in Florida's National American Miss Pageant. She heads to Orlando, where on July 12, she will have a chance to win $1,000 and the pageant's crown.

Broward School Board votes to fire almost 400 teachers
Move comes despite pleas from parents and students to keep educators in their jobs
The Broward School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to lay off almost 400 teachers, despite pleas from more than 150 parents, teachers and students -- mostly from West Broward High School -- to keep them in their jobs.

Notter says a third of imperiled teachers' jobs will be saved
About a third of 396 teaching jobs now on the chopping block will be saved, the Broward schools superintendent said at a workshop today.

Broward, Palm Beach County schools graded A overall
More than 75 percent of the nearly 3,000 public schools in Florida received an A or B and the number of F schools dropped to 44, the lowest number in three years, state educators said.
South Florida schools earned more A's and B's and fewer F's on their final report cards, which were just issued by the state.

New high school in Pembroke Pines to offer pre-veterinary program
Teens with a love for animals will be able to finish high school ready to assist at a veterinary clinic or pet grooming salon after completing a new program at West Broward High.

Filmmakers Bootcamp: Applications Available
Miami Light Project has partnered with Nike to give 20 high school students the opportunity to create films about sports, social change and/or their community in the 3rd Annual Filmmakers Bootcamp. High school students ages 14-18 are eligible to apply for the four-week Filmmakers Bootcamp. To download an application, go to www.miamilightproject.com.

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2009 Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards
Photos and a recap of the nominees & winners

Teen to perform with Broadway show
A Cypress Bay High sophomore will be running away to the circus, but with his parents' approval.

Feared Flu closes Hallandale High
Hallandale High was closed through Wednesday after a student contracted the H1N1 virus, or Swine Flu.

School budget cuts
Broward County Public Schools are looking to save money, and they are considering everything from a 4-day school week in high schools to the elimination of select high school sports. But a proposal by the FHSAA and the BCAA to cut the number of varsity games played in all sports except football could help Broward save enough money to keep its sports programs intact.

Dr. Death
Check out the shocking message from Dr. Kevorkian

Get smart, win free stuff
You can win big by helping Microsoft teach parents and teens about video game appropriateness and safety.

Coral Springs rewards safe teen drivers
Coral Springs Police department will recognize local teenagers who go without a traffic citation or an "at-fault" accident during the school years as part of its Safe Teen Driving initiative. Students are eligible to apply if they live in Coral Springs and attend Coral Glades High, Coral Springs Charter, Coral Springs Christian Academy, Coral Springs High, Douglas High or J.P. Taravella High

Take A Stand and Save A Puppy
The youth division of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has launched "A Cause for Paws," a program aimed at raising awareness of the cruelty seen in puppy mills.