Just five weeks after being paralyzed in a shooting outside his home, the 18-year-old proudly rolled across the graduation stage in his wheelchair Tuesday during
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Miami Gardens teen earns $2.5 million in scholarships, accepts full ride to UF
Miami Norland Senior High’s valedictorian is set to graduate next Wednesday with more than $2.5 million in scholarship offers under her belt. DeJaya Hardy, the
Florida Senate unanimously votes to end high-stakes testing for high school diplomas, signaling shift in education policy
The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn
Florida lawmakers advance bill that could make it easier for students to graduate high school
CBS News Miami Live A bill is headed to the full Florida Senate that would make wide-ranging changes in the public education system, including revising
5000 Role Models gives out 45 scholarships to South Florida high school seniors
Dozens of South Florida students receive scholarships thanks to 5000 Role Models program Dozens of South Florida students receive scholarships thanks to 5000 Role Models
College Grads Having No Problem Finding Work
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – College graduations are taking place across the country. Many students leaving school are having no problem joining the workforce. Abigail Edwards’ degree
Fentanyl: A Cause For Concern, As South Florida Graduation Season Begins
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Brendan’s drug of choice through high school and college was Percocet. He ended up buying it off the street, “I was about
Florida Student Jonathan Walker Puts ‘A’ In Acceptance, Gets Accepted To 27 Colleges
PANAMA CITY (CBSMiami/CNN) – Florida high school senior Jonathan Walker applied to 27 colleges and universities and has been accepted into all of them. Walker,