School Board to Interview, Select Next Superintendent of Palm Beach County Schools
The Palm Beach County School Board will hold a special meeting this afternoon to interview and select the School District of Palm Beach County's next superintendent of schools.
The three finalists, Dr. David Christiansen, Dr. Donald Fennoy and Keith Oswald, will each be interviewed by the Board during the public meeting, which will begin at 3 p.m.
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Women's Empowerment Summit to Assist Women in Business, Register Now
Women's History Month presents a perfect opportunity every March to gather women together to discuss the challenges that remain for women-owned small businesses and to provide a strategic roadmap for success. The School District of Palm Beach County's Office of Diversity in Business Practices is hosting its Inaugural Women's Empowerment Summit on March 20th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center. Read more...
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English Teachers! The Florida English Journal Wants to Publish You and Your Students
The Florida English Journal is a peer-reviewed publication of the Florida Council of Teachers of English. The 2018 Spring Edition of the Journal is an open edition, and they are looking for content including, but not limited to:
research articles addressing any aspect of writing, literature, or education, English lesson plans, professional development for English educators, class projects (art, writing, etc.), artwork, fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Read more...
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Quote of the Day
"I want them [the students] to experience learning through other forms, not just the traditional four walls, beyond the classroom." - Stephanie Killingsworth, International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Science teacher at Conniston Middle School.
Mrs. Killingsworth fought back tears Monday as she was surprised by a cafeteria full of students, her family and representatives from ValuTeachers with news that she has been chosen for the "LifeChanger of the Year" Award.
Her eligibility for the award was a result of being selected as the School District of Palm Beach County's Teacher of the Week after she was nominated for the award by the parents of one of her students, who had nothing but high praise for her dedication both inside and outside of the classroom.
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TED Talk:
The Power of a Teacher
Educators have power to shape the future by establishing life-changing relationships with their students.
Whether you are searching for a reason to believe or you just need a hope-filled reminder, best-selling author Dr. Adam Saenz is here to remind you that you do have tremendous power to make a difference.
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Free Tax Filing Services Available Throughout Palm Beach County
If your household income in 2017 was $66,000 or less, the United Way of Palm Beach County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program can assist with free tax-filing services. You may be eligible for $6,318 in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Learn more...
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