/tags/broward-teachers-union Broward Teachers Union en-US WLRN Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:12:58 GMT /2022-04-26/update-from-tallahassee-banned-books-teacher-pay-and-o-miami-poetry We take a closer look at the state's redistricting maps, while many were focused on the Tallahassee fight with Disney. Broward Teachers Union discusses banned books and raising teachers’ pay. Plus, April is National Poetry Month. We’re hearing ZipOdes from locals. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:12:58 GMT /2022-04-26/update-from-tallahassee-banned-books-teacher-pay-and-o-miami-poetry Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /2022-02-11/browards-new-superintendent-gov-desantis-immigration-policies-wildlife-thursday-clyde-butcher Broward County finally has a permanent school superintendent. Business leaders and the Archdiocese of Miami are pushing back against the governor on immigration. Plus, It’s Wildlife Thursday and we’re talking with someone that has an eye for Florida’s true beauty. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:14:57 GMT /2022-02-11/browards-new-superintendent-gov-desantis-immigration-policies-wildlife-thursday-clyde-butcher Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /podcast/sundial/2022-01-06/teachers-call-in-sick-fpl-looks-to-change-solar-and-fiu-students-want-their-money-back Thousands of teachers are calling in sick as Omicron infections continue to surge. We speak with the president of the Broward teacher’s union. Also, a new Guardian report shows that FPL is working to gain more money from solar energy in Florida. Plus, a group of FIU students are suing the school to get money back for services they didn’t get during the pandemic. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:17:24 GMT /podcast/sundial/2022-01-06/teachers-call-in-sick-fpl-looks-to-change-solar-and-fiu-students-want-their-money-back Caitie Muñoz /2022-01-06/teachers-call-in-sick-fpl-looks-to-change-solar-and-fiu-students-want-their-money-back Thousands of teachers are calling in sick as Omicron infections continue to surge. We speak with the president of the Broward teacher’s union. Also, a new Guardian report shows that FPL is working to gain more money from solar energy in Florida. Plus, a group of FIU students are suing the school to get money back for services they didn’t get during the pandemic. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:15:58 GMT /2022-01-06/teachers-call-in-sick-fpl-looks-to-change-solar-and-fiu-students-want-their-money-back Caitie Muñoz /2021-08-13/navigating-mask-policies-across-south-florida-as-back-to-school-season-begins South Florida families and teachers are gearing up for a third school year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. During Friday's program we heard from school board members, student journalists and teachers. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 21:39:12 GMT /2021-08-13/navigating-mask-policies-across-south-florida-as-back-to-school-season-begins Caitie Muñoz /news/2021-04-15/broward-county-schools-teachers-union-reach-tentative-contract-agreement As part of the agreement, all teachers, classroom aides and technical support employees would receive a one-time bonus of $1,500. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:05:03 GMT /news/2021-04-15/broward-county-schools-teachers-union-reach-tentative-contract-agreement Caitie Muñoz /2021-02-19/covid-19-and-the-classroom-and-a-discussion-of-the-trans-violence-epidemic South Florida teachers union leaders say CDC protocols are being followed but more work flexibility is needed. Also, a "vicious and violent" murder of a Black transgender woman highlights violence faced by the community. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:35:13 GMT /2021-02-19/covid-19-and-the-classroom-and-a-discussion-of-the-trans-violence-epidemic Tom Hudson /news/2021-02-16/broward-teachers-union-issues-notice-to-broward-schools-superintendent-as-legal-battle-continues The Broward Teachers Union has sent a letter to Broward County schools superintendent Robert Runcie, putting him on notice. The union on Friday warned the school district of potentially facing legal liability if they “continue to ignore legitimate safety and wellness issues.” Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:46:29 GMT /news/2021-02-16/broward-teachers-union-issues-notice-to-broward-schools-superintendent-as-legal-battle-continues Sherrilyn Cabrera /news/2021-02-05/broward-teachers-union-calls-for-investigation-into-spying-on-at-home-teachers Anna Fusco, president of Broward Teachers Union, accuses General Counsel Barbara Myrick of authorizing employees to research Facebook pages in an effort to try to catch teachers who are on remote assignment acting irresponsibly. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:17:06 GMT /news/2021-02-05/broward-teachers-union-calls-for-investigation-into-spying-on-at-home-teachers Scott Travis /podcast/sundial/2021-01-28/browards-attempt-to-get-teachers-back-in-the-classroom-recruiting-college-athletes-during-covid-19-and-jason-derulo Should teachers be required to come back to the classroom? Is there a lost generation of high school athletes who will lose out on opportunities because of the pandemic? Plus, pop star Jason Derulo on growing up in South Florida and social activism on TikTok. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:12:14 GMT /podcast/sundial/2021-01-28/browards-attempt-to-get-teachers-back-in-the-classroom-recruiting-college-athletes-during-covid-19-and-jason-derulo Suria Rimer, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson