TEACHERS: “We Fear Mask Enforcement, Rules That Can Never Be Followed.” BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Teachers contacting BocaNewsNow.com over the past few days and again in the hours after Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner announced a goal to move to “Phase 2” promptly say they are dismayed, scared, and convinced that there is […]
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Boca Raton City Emergency, Mandatory Closing, School District Update, Latest Coronavirus Cases BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Here is the latest TV update from BocaNewsNow.com. This afternoon, March 24, 2020 at 4pm, we cover the latest City of Boca Raton closures, a school district update, a surprise at Publix and the latest health department numbers […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The Palm Beach County School District this morning is expected to announce official plans for remote learning. Seemingly caught off-guard by Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement Tuesday that schools will remain closed, state-wide, until at least April 15th, the District has planned a late morning news conference to discuss ways that […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source: Palm Beach County School District) — The School District of Palm Beach County continues to work closely with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as we monitor the current outbreak of COVID-19.Guidance from both agencies is directly influencing the School District’s daily operations. […]
Continue ReadingBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Parents are always surprised to find out there is no school in Palm Beach County on election days. This year, that means no school on March 17th — St. Patrick’s Day. Many schools are used as polling places, and mixing the public with in-session-schools is a non-starter in 2020. So […]
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Stunning Revelation Made Just Days Before FSA Is Administered To Third Graders BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Just days before the FSA — the Florida Standards Assessment — starts, BocaNewsNow.com has learned that the Palm Beach County School District is requiring teachers to use preparation material that is incorrect. The revelation raises questions about the […]
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Mental Health Professionals and School Board Leader Say Canceling is “Bad Decision.” BY: Andrew Colton, Editor/Publisher BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Reports that some South Palm Beach County elementary school principals are prohibiting Valentine’s Day parties in the wake of last year’s Parkland school massacre are generating a strong response from parents, school board members […]
Continue ReadingBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Several teachers in schools throughout South Palm Beach County are using “Bloomz,” a Facebook-like app to communicate in a social network style with parents. This app is not approved by the Palm Beach County School District. Teachers are not authorized to use the app. Potentially violating Florida public records laws, […]
Continue ReadingBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Parents throughout South Palm Beach County are using iReady on behalf of their children, possibly skewing scores — and usefulness — of the $6-Million diagnostic computer system. BocaNewsNow.com has learned that this is the latest iReady issue to cause problems for the Palm Beach County School District which prohibits teachers […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — A new website designed by the Palm Beach County School District in an effort to promote area schools is actually highlighting the shortcomings of the nation’s 11th largest school system. The website reveals that only 31 students from last year’s graduating class — county wide — matriculated into what the […]
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