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GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 21, 2024) –  Broward Education Foundation inducted seven inspirational sports legends into the 2024 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame during a celebratory awards banquet and induction ceremony on October 18 at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. The following extraordinary athletes, coaches and pioneers of sports who are, or have… Read more »

Distinguished alumni of Broward County Public Schools will be recognized Fort Lauderdale, Florida – (October 16, 2024) Distinguished leaders in education, business and the community who are alumni of Broward County Public Schools will be honored at the 2024 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast presented by Publix Super Markets Charities on Friday, December 13, beginning… Read more »

Click here for video of grateful Broward County Public Schools students and parents Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 15, 2024) – Bridge 2 Life and Broward Education Foundation, in partnership with Broward County Public Schools, the University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University and Broward College not only had the first Free Application for Federal Student Aid… Read more »

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (September 16, 2024) – Broward Education Foundation and Bridge 2 Life are proud to announce their selection by the U.S. Department of Education as one of only six Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) chosen nationwide to participate in the beta testing of the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This pilot program,… Read more »

Distinguished Alumni of Broward Schools Who Demonstrate a Positive Community Impact and Champion Education To Be Honored FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (August 30, 2024) – Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools, announced it is accepting nominations for its 2024 Hall of… Read more »

Powerhouse Broward County High Schools Face Off Against Elite Players from Across the Country Including #1 Top-Ranked Team All seven games streamed or televised live, including three nationally on ESPN FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (July 31, 2024) – Broward Education Foundation announced it will present the third annual Broward County National High School Football Showcase, bringing… Read more »

 View Photos from the President & CEO Reception FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – James A. Knapp has been named president and CEO of Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools. Knapp previously served as Chief Operating Officer for Broward Education Foundation where he… Read more »

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (July 9, 2024) – Dustin Jacobs has been named Chair of the Broward Education Foundation Board of Directors. “Dustin has been a passionate and dedicated board officer for the past several years, and we’re thrilled that he’s now leading the board,” said James A. Knapp, president and CEO of Broward Education… Read more »