September 17, 2021
Superintendent Mike Burke shares the biggest stories of the week during In the Know, including how teachers are making sure that students believe that reading, and celebrating individuality, rocks.
In the Know Info Corner
Find job fulfillment and flexibility in the classroom or the cafeteria
Job searching? Want time off on weekends and holidays as well as a chance to make a difference? Check out the careers available with the School District of Palm Beach County! Hear from School Food Service staff and substitute teachers about why they joined the team and you should too.
Thank a Teacher winner
living the American dream
As a young boy in Central America, Jose Cardona learned English by translating an entire Harry Potter book by hand. Now, he's a dual-language teacher at C.O. Taylor/Kirklane Elementary School in Palm Springs. His current chapter in life includes being named this week's Thank a Teacher winner!
Baseball players equip students with motivation and school supplies
Professional baseball players are inspiring Jupiter Elementary fifth graders to hit this school year out of the park. The Marlins Foundation donated 150 tote bags filled with school supplies and players from the Jupiter Hammerheads shared advice with students in multiple languages.
Community marches together to outfit elementary drumline
Students in the drumline at Rosenwald Elementary School in the Glades are now feeling like a real team, thanks to uniforms donated by U.S. Sugar and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
Forest Hill High School students from Latinos in Action are sharing how they're honoring and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which lasts until October 15. Watch here.
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