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Burke at Work with School Police K-9 Unit
In this episode of Burke at Work, Superintendent Mike Burke learned more about the important role of our furry, four-legged team members in School Police.
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Thank a Teacher: Milly Blanco from Blue Lake Elementary
This week’s Thank a Teacher winner has made Blue Lake Elementary's state-of-the-art media center truly the heart of the new school.
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Developing Bilingualism, Biculturalism, Biliteracy through Dual-Language Programs
24 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 3 high schools in the School District of Palm Beach County offer dual-language programs.
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High Schoolers Inspire Love of Reading in Elementary Students
More than 25 students from John I. Leonard High School form the traveling team of reading buddies to inspire a love of literacy in students at local elementary schools. They will spend more than 1,000 hours this school year providing 1:1 reading time and mentorship at Forest Hill Elementary School.
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Career Opportunities Take Off for West Boca High School Students
The Aviation and Technology Academy will give students at West Boca Raton Community High School an opportunity to learn how to fly an airplane, operate a drone, and more to prepare for jobs that are in high demand.
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Mobile Museum Teaches Students About 9/11
The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit traveled to Jupiter Community High School to give students a chance to better understand one of the most tragic days in our nation's history.
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School Board Honors Take Stock in Children Mentors for National Mentoring Month
During the January 18 board meeting, nearly 20 mentors were recognized by the Palm Beach County School Board, a timely and much-appreciated event for National Mentoring Month.
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Thank a Teacher: Amy Forman
This week’s Thank a Teacher recipient says she already feels like a winner every day because she gets to see the joy, wonder, and excitement on the faces of her second grade students at Acreage Pines Elementary School.
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District’s 2022 Graduation Rate Outpaces the State Average
The graduation rate for Palm Beach County’s District-operated schools exceeded the average for the State of Florida, and the six other large urban school districts in 2022, according to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE).
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Superintendent and School Board Share Legislative Priorities with Lawmakers
Palm Beach County School District Board Members and Superintendent Mike Burke convened for the annual Joint Workshop with the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, to update local lawmakers regarding the District’s legislative priorities.
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Enjoy Entertaining Environmental Programs on The Education Network
The Education Network (T.E.N.) has teamed up with the Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission to offer new programming for you to watch on Comcast channels 234 and 235, and AT&T U-verse channel 99.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary on Track to Become a K-8 School
Starting with the 2023-2024 school year, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School will extend into middle school beginning with sixth grade, and then add a grade each year until it becomes a full K-8 school in the 2025-2026 school year. By that time, the school will be known as Dwight D. Eisenhower K-8.
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Student Contest Winner Takes Home Scholarship Prize With Informative and Inspirational Essays
Braydon Lee, a student at Christa McAuliffe Middle School, won in the middle school category of Governor DeSantis’ Hispanic Heritage Month Student Essay Contest. For his win, Braydon earned a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.
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Community Initiative Provides Critical Support for Student Caregivers
Thousands of secondary students in Palm Beach County, and millions nationally, are responsible for the care of an ill, disabled, or elderly family member. The American Association of Caregiving Youth offers support at school and at home.
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Burke at Work: Afterschool Counselor
For many elementary students, the school day doesn't end with the dismissal bell. Superintendent Mike Burke got to see what goes into providing a fun, safe, educational environment for students in more than 90 afterschool programs across Palm Beach County.
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Cooking Up Gratitude for School Bus Drivers
Jeaga Middle School's pre-culinary academy students got some practice hosting a holiday meal while paying it forward to their dedicated school bus drivers.
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Wellington Landings "Lunch Lady Squad" Lands Grant for Cafeteria Equipment
The Miami Dolphins, Dairy Council of Florida, and Fuel Up to Play60 served up support for the District's very own social media sensations, the Lunch Lady Squad, at Wellington Landings Middle School. The Lunch Lady Squad earned $10,000 through the Hometown Grants program, enabling the school to receive beautiful new grab-and-go cafeteria equipment for the lunch line.
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Max Planck Institute Inspires Critical Thinking with Brain Anatomy Lessons
Brainiacs in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Choice program at Palm Beach Gardens Elementary enjoyed learning about the most complex organ in the human body from the Max Planck Institute.
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