Broward School Board approves LGBTQ resolutions after heated debate

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 9, 2023. Posted in Education, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News.

An effort by the Broward School Board to honor its diverse communities over the next year turned into more of a feud than a celebration Tuesday. In past years, resolutions recognizing certain events or groups have passed with little notice. But this year, resolutions to support the LGBTQ community and the instruction of African American history fueled the same angry culture war debates that have become increasingly common statewide. By the time the 3½-hour discussion was over, the left-leaning majority on the School Board prevailed in passing 98 resolutions, including three in support of the...

State University System suspends FAU’s presidential search, citing alleged ‘anomalies’ in process

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 8, 2023. Posted in Education, Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News.

Just days before the three finalists for Florida Atlantic University’s next president were set to speak at public forums, the search has been stopped in its tracks. State University System of Florida Chancellor Ray Rodrigues sent a letter to Brad Levine, chairman of both the FAU Board of Trustees and the Presidential Search Committee, citing “anomalies that have been alleged in the Florida Atlantic University presidential search.” The letter, dated Friday, was posted on social media Friday evening. The letter said Rodrigues’ office “received concerning information,” including that search committee...

Broward schools will finally decide on a new superintendent. What to expect.

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on June 15, 2023. Posted in Education, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Local News, News.

One of three educators could be hired Thursday as the next superintendent of Broward schools, a move many hope will bring much-needed stability to the turmoil-plagued district. The Broward School Board will conduct its last interviews at 9 a.m. Thursday for the three finalists vying to be superintendent. They are: Peter Licata, deputy superintendent for Palm Beach County Schools. Sito Narcisse, superintendent of East Baton Rouge Schools in Louisiana. Luis Solano, deputy superintendent for Detroit schools. The School Board is scheduled to pick one by Thursday afternoon. The candidates endured...