2021 Florida Legislative Session Summary Report
The $101.5 billion FY22 Budget signed by Governor DeSantis is 10% larger than the current year, even with $1.5B in vetoes. Bolstered by Federal relief funds, many of the programs …
Education
Grant Helps Microbusiness Teach Children Virtually
Since 2012, Maurice “Reese” Allen has owned Design by Elements, a business that provides therapeutic services within a school setting for children with special needs. Reese’s clients, who range in age …
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Back-to-School Anxiety
Returning to the classroom can create anxiety for any child, but the events of this past year may make back-to-school even more difficult for some students. A year of remote …
Local Student Champions Well-Being by Leading Broward Youth Coalition
Seventeen-year-old Jaleyna Lawes is a busy senior at Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines. In addition to being a member of the National Honor Society and several school associations, she …
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Retreat To Renewal
What started as a weekend leadership retreat turned into a passion for Natalie. The summer before starting high school, Natalie attended the Youth Leadership Institute, an annual weekend retreat presented …
Jonathan and James
Imagine having to repeat first grade while your twin brother goes on to second. That was the uncomfortable reality for Jonathan, whose trouble with reading prevented him from moving forward …
Mentors Make a Difference
Early childhood intervention provides a tremendous impact to instill a child’s love for reading, and our ReadingPals volunteers dedicate about one hour per week at local schools. One of our …
Rose and Clara
BUILDING A BOND THROUGH LITERACY Starting first grade can be scary for any child, especially for one who just moved to Fort Lauderdale all the way from China. Rose barely …
Aiden
CREATING A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE THROUGH BYC The stress that our children feel today is something that we as adults can’t even begin to understand. From cyber bullying to peer pressure, …
Project EmPOWER: Officer Screen
Project EmPOWER: Bridging Generations, Creating Bonds The Transformative Vision of Youth, Police, and Trust Project EmPOWER — an innovative initiative launched by United Way of Broward County with a …
