Posts Categorized: Press Releases

Broward Education Foundation funds innovative teacher projects (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – Science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics were just a few of the classroom subjects highlighted in the innovative projects presented by Broward County teachers during the recent 19th Annual Broward Education Foundation Teacher Expo. More than 300,000 Broward County students have experiences these innovations… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) – Applications for more than $550,000 in scholarships are now available through the Broward Education Foundation (BEF) at browardedfoundation.org/apply. The announcement comes at a time when students are submitting college applications, searching for financial aid and are in the process of hearing from prospective schools. Students can attend college next fall with… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) – The Broward Education Foundation inducted the newest members to the Hall of Fame of Distinguished Alumni, which honors and recognizes alumni of Broward County Public Schools. The event was presented by BrightStar Credit Union. The keynote speaker was Broward County Superintendent of Schools Robert Runcie and the master of ceremonies was… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) – Tools for Schools Broward is celebrating the donation of nearly 6 million pencils to the Kids In Need Foundation national network of resource centers from Dixon Ticonderoga Company and Lowe’s. “As one of the national Foundation’s 39 resources, Tools for Schools Broward in Pompano Beach provides school supplies to 200 Broward… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) – Thanks to the efforts of local businesses, educational institutions, chambers of commerce, municipalities, civic organizations and individuals, teachers in Broward County Public Title 1 schools will have access to more than $100,000 in new school supplies. The collections were donated to Broward Education Foundation’s (BEF) Tools for Schools during the annual… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) – Paul is an exemplary 17 year-old student. He has a 4.7 GPA and will attend the University of Southern California this fall on a full academic scholarship to study aeronautical engineering. During high school, Paul woke up every day at 4 a.m. to ride his bike 12 miles to school. On… Read more »

(Broward County, Fla.) – To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Broward County Public Schools this school year, the Broward Education Foundation has launched the $100 for 100 Years Campaign. Themed “Be True to Your School,” the campaign is designed to engage alumni of Broward County public high schools who are asked to donate $100 to… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) – More than 25 years ago, Michael H. Roland, student activities liaison for the Broward County Public School System, founded the South Florida Leadership Training Camp, an annual five-day leadership workshop for high school student government leaders in Florida held at Nova Southeastern University. In recognition of Roland’s devotion to Broward County… Read more »

(Davie, Fla.) –  The Broward Education Foundation (BEF) awarded more than $563,000 in scholarships to 156 students that graduated from Broward County public high schools. The students will attend college this fall with scholarships ranging from $500 to full-year tuitions thanks to the Foundation. “These students are so talented. They have big dreams. They’ve persevered,… Read more »

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) – Broward Education Foundation’s (BEF) Tools for School Broward has launched its annual back-to-school supply drive. Tools for Schools Broward provide teachers from Title I schools the opportunity to shop for their students and classrooms twice a year at absolutely no cost. These essential supplies provide students with an increase of self-esteem… Read more »