Posts Categorized: Press Releases

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) – Each year, thousands of graduates from Broward County Public Schools move on to become teachers, entrepreneurs, business and civic leaders making significant contributions to the community. To recognize distinguished alumni of Broward County Public Schools, Broward Education Foundation has announced its “2017 Hall of Fame” honorees. These outstanding individuals will be… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) -Jean McIntyre, vice president of IBERIABANK, has been named to the Board of Directors for Broward Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Broward County Public School students through the support of quality education. Broward Education Foundation contributes nearly $3 million to Broward County schools, serving as the… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) – As part of the largest and most comprehensive effort to prepare Broward County Public School students for the upcoming school year, Broward Education Foundation’s Tools For Schools store received a donation of 750 sackpacks from Office Depot Foundation. “It is our mission to make sure that every child has the right tools… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) – As part of an effort to prepare today’s students with the skills necessary to make financially responsible decisions, Wells Fargo has donated $70,000 to Broward Education Foundation to support financial literacy programs in Broward County Public Schools. “Giving back to South Florida’s growing and vibrant communities is a priority for Wells Fargo,”… Read more »

(Broward County, Fla) – The steep cost of higher education is forcing many of today’s graduating high school seniors to delay their dreams of attending college. But because of Broward Education Foundation and its generous donors, 207 Broward County Public School seniors will attend college this fall with scholarships ranging from $500 to four year… Read more »

(Broward County, Fla) –Many Broward County Public School students come from families battling extreme poverty and too often school supplies are sidelined in favor of food and shelter. Basic items like flat pink erasers, composition books, glue sticks and crayons can mean the difference in a child’s attendance, their self-esteem and ultimately, their success. The… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla) – Do you know a distinguished alumnus of Broward County Public Schools? Nominate them for the Broward Education Foundation Hall of Fame Distinguished Alumni Awards which recognizes alumni who have made positive contributions to education, the community and have achieved success in their careers. Nomination forms are available at www.browardedfoundation.org/nominate. Deadline for… Read more »

Funds directly benefit Broward County Public School students Community leaders Memorial Healthcare System and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. were honored for their impact on public education and student achievement in Broward County at the recent Broward Education Foundation Black & White Gala that celebrated 34 years of educational excellence. Guests enjoyed mingling together during… Read more »

(Broward County, Fla) – This year’s Education First Campaign raised more than $195,000 to support the Broward Education Foundation, a 501C3 dedicated to transforming the lives of Broward County Public School students through the support of quality education. Broward County Public School employees donate to the Broward Education Foundation through the Education First Campaign, where… Read more »

Can you imagine getting a 3-year car lease of a brand new 2017 Camry for only $100?! Donate to the Broward Education Foundation in support of Broward County Public School students, teachers and schools at www.browardedfoundation.org/gala to win a three-year lease on a 2017 Camry SE generously donated by Lipton Toyota. Each ticket is $100… Read more »