Distinguished leaders in education, business and the community who are alumni of Broward County Public Schools were honored at the 2024 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast presented by Publix Super Markets Charities. The celebration took place on Friday, December 1 at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale. In addition to receiving their award at the breakfast, the… Read more »
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Seven Extraordinary Athletes Inducted Into the 2024 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame Presented by Broward Education Foundation
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 »
Education, Business, and Community Leaders to be Honored at Broward Education Foundation’s 2024 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast Presented by Publix Super Markets Charities
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 »
Bridge 2 Life and Broward Education Foundation Leads Nation in FAFSA Beta 1 Testing Success
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 »
United States Department of Education Selects Broward Education Foundation and Bridge 2 Life for FAFSA Beta Testing Pilot Program
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 »
Broward Education Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 Hall of Fame Awards
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 »
Broward Education Foundation Presents the Broward County National High School Football Showcase August 22-24
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 »
James A. Knapp Named President & CEO of Broward Education Foundation
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 »
Dustin Jacobs Named Chair of Broward Education Foundation’s Board of Directors
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 »
Broward Education Foundation Kicks-Off Annual Back to School Supply Drive on July 8
Contributions Help Students and Teachers in Broward County Public Schools FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (July 8, 2024) Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools, announced its annual school supply drive kicks off July 8 and runs through August 23. Last school… Read more »
