Superintendent Avossa Discusses School Violence on WPTV's To The Point
Superintendent Avossa joined
Sheriff William Snyder of the
Martin County Sheriff's Office
on
WPTV
's To The Point this weekend.
"The reality is, this is a societal issue, and there are policies and procedures that can be put in place at the federal and state level that can help us keep our kids safe," Superintendent Avossa shared. "The fact that I'm having to train six-year-olds to duck and cover, [and] teach them when to run, when to hide and when to fight, makes me sick to my stomach."
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Here's How You Can Help Victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Incident
In the wake of the tragic events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the Broward Education Foundation has set up an official GoFundMe page to provide relief and financial support to the victims and families of the horrific shooting.
The Broward Education Foundation is the only 501(c)3 direct-support organization solely dedicated to raising funds for Broward County Public Schools.
There are no platform fees for using GoFundMe, as such, 100% of the funds collected after payment processing charges will go directly to the victims and families.
Click here to make a contribution.
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Promoting Peace: Boca Raton HS Students Practice Being the Change They Wish to See in the World
Boca Raton Community High School students are putting thoughts into action in an effort to be the change they wish to see in the world.
What started as a group of 35 students learning yoga several years ago has blossomed to nearly 1,000 students today. The program is especially important to senior Michael Gorlano, a student with autism. He regularly leads yoga sessions for students, including students from Marjory St
oneman Douglas High School.
"One of the first times he taught a class I was like, crying at the end of it, just because his words just melted me, and he was so amazing at it. I'm so proud of him," teacher Catherine Payne shared.
Students hope to expand the program in the future, spreading their message of peace and wellness throughout Palm Beach County Schools.
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Quote of the Day
"We are going to be the kids you read about in textbooks. Not because we're going to be another statistic about mass shooting in America, but because, just as David said, we are going to be the last mass shooting.
Just like Tinker v. Des Moines, we are going to change the law. That's going to be Marjory Stoneman Douglas in that textbook and it's going to be due to the tireless effort of the school board, the faculty members, the family members and most of all the students." -
Senior Emma Gonzalez of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
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TED Talk: My Son Was a Columbine Shooter. This is my Story.
Sue Klebold is the mother of Dylan Klebold, one of the two shooters who committed the Columbine High School massacre, murdering 12 students and a teacher. She's spent years excavating every detail of her family life, trying to understand what she could have done to prevent her son's violence.
In this difficult, jarring talk, Klebold explores the intersection between mental health and violence, advocating for parents and professionals to continue to examine the link between suicidal and homicidal thinking.
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District Administrator Named Tops in the Country for Health, Physical Education
Eric Stern, K-12 Health and Physical Education Curriculum Administrator for the School District of Palm Beach County, has been named the 2018 Channing Mann Physical Education Administrator of the Year by SHAPE America, the Society of Health and Physical Educators.
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Palm Beach County PTA/PTSA to Host #NoMore Candlelight Vigil
The Palm Beach County Council of PTA/PTSA, in collaboration with the Florida PTA and every County Council PTA in Florida, is hosting a state-wide, county-wide vigil to honor and remember the victims of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Palm Beach County's #NoMore Candelight Vigil will be held at the Libby Wesley Amphitheatre this evening, February 19, at 7 p.m.
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Tax Season is Here! Check Out the Employee Discount Portal for Deals on Tax Preparation!
The Employee Discount Portal is your one-stop shop for great deals on a variety of goods and services! As we enter tax season, be sure to check out exclusive offers from
H&R Block
and
VITA-United Way
that will help make filing a breeze! Visit the
and click the "All Discounts" icon to access discounts for tax preparation services.
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