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Teachers vote to keep United Teachers of Dade as official representative
The union represents over 25,000 teachers and employees in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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Teachers vote to keep United Teachers of Dade as official representative
The largest teachers union in Florida is celebrating a big win.
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3-sport athlete leads on the field and in the classroom at Deerfield Beach High
Everyone seems to know Jaxson Jewell on the Deerfield Beach High School campus. He’s not just a star athlete, he’s the kid who has a smile and a complement for all the Bucks he sees.
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S.W.A.G. on 6: Jaxson Jewell
Everyone seems to know Jaxson Jewell on the Deerfield Beach High School campus. He’s not just a star athlete, he’s the kid who has a smile and a complement for all the Bucks he sees.
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Three strategies to help you raise a bilingual child
Becoming bilingual, however, can come with its challenges, especially for families with diverse backgrounds. However, there are benefits and best practices for raising a bilingual baby.
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Three strategies to help you raise a bilingual child
Becoming bilingual, however, can come with its challenges, especially for families with diverse backgrounds. However, there are benefits and best practices for raising a bilingual baby.
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Florida officials pressure schools to roll back sex ed lessons on contraception, consent
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons. State officials have pressured districts to restrict some lesson plans on contraception, anatomy and consent. The state deemed the lessons inappropriate for students. The shift reflects a nationwide push to restrict what kids can learn about themselves and their bodies. Advocates...
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Here are the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools in South Florida
Several South Florida schools were recognized this week as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
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‘Thank you for listening to our teachers': School districts react to NBC6/Telemundo 51 survey
We brought some of their concerns to their unions, the school districts and the Florida Commissioner of Education.
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School districts react to NBC6/T51 teacher survey
The NBC6 and Telemundo 51 annual teacher survey tackles a wide range of topics from salaries and class sizes to school safety and the impact of social media. We brought some of their concerns to their unions, the school districts and the Florida Commissioner of Education.
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Teachers weigh in on restrictions over race, sexuality and gender identity instruction
In our annual NBC6/Telemundo 51 teacher survey, educators weighed in on the state’s restrictions over race, sexuality and gender identity instruction.
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Miami-Dade teachers say raises are at risk due to district's charter school debt
Teachers in Miami-Dade County are preparing for a financial hit because of millions of dollars owed to charter schools – and educators say they never saw it coming.
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Miami-Dade Schools to pay millions to charters
Teachers in Miami-Dade County are getting ready to take a financial hit because of monies owed to charter schools. NBC6’s Steve Litz reports
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Miami-Dade school board votes against recognizing LGBTQ+ History Month for 3rd year in a row
For the third year in a row, the Miami-Dade County school board voted against a proposal to recognize October as LGBTQ+ History Month.
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South Florida teachers weigh in on cellphone usage and metal detectors
Teachers surveyed by NBC6 and Telemundo 51 overwhelmingly agreed on restricting cellphones in the classroom and that school districts should have metal detectors.
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Miami-Dade School Board considers acknowledging LGBTQ+ History Month
A meeting was underway Wednesday on a measure for Miami-Dade County Public Schools to observe LGBTQ+ History Month in a way that would comply with state and federal laws. NBC6’s Jamie Guirola reports
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South Florida teachers ‘shoulder the load' of shortages, voice concerns of social media in survey
Whether they work in a Broward or Miami-Dade County public school, teachers overwhelmingly told us they have too many kids in their classrooms.
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This college is offering a first-of-its-kind program for parents navigating an 'empty nest'
Arizona State University is launching a program for parents and guardians of their students called “Thriving in Your Empty Nest Chapter.”
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Teacher survey: Educators share views on safety, class sizes, and more
Since 2021, NBC6 and Telemundo 51 have joined forces to survey teachers across South Florida to hear about the issues they’re currently facing. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports
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South Florida teachers share their views on safety, state laws and cost of living
This is how Miami-Dade veteran teacher Michael Floyd feels about the career he chose: “Teachers are very important to the community.” They are indeed. Since 2021, NBC6 and Telemundo 51 have joined forces to survey teachers across South Florida. We’ve heard from thousands of educators over the years. They’ve shared their views on key issues impacting them and their...