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High School Education

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Frank Biden "Plans to Save the Country" With Mavericks High Schools

    Frank Biden, younger brother of the man who is second in line for the White House, has a flair for the dramatic. Last year, he called the Mavericks High charter school in Palm Springs a "hope factory" and said its management company, Mavericks in Education Florida, was "on a mission from God."  ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Palm Beach School Officials Recommend Denying Three New Mavericks Schools (Updated)

    UPDATE: Read about the School Board's vote after the jump.A New Times story prompted officials to ask questions.​Mavericks in Education Florida should not be allowed to open three more charter high schools in Palm Beach County, school district officials say, because the for-profit company's claims ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    Mavericks High Charter Schools Not Accredited

    ​Records show that the Mavericks in Education Florida charter schools, which have a high-profile lobbyist and cheerleader in Frank Biden, are not accredited high schools. This means their graduates may have trouble playing college sports or receiving federally funded grants or scholarships to coll ... More >>

  • Music

    May 12, 2011

    Mac Miller at America's Backyard 5/14

    ​Records show that the Mavericks in Education Florida charter schools, which have a high-profile lobbyist and cheerleader in Frank Biden, are not accredited high schools. This means their graduates may have trouble playing college sports or receiving federally funded grants or scholarships to coll ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    School Grading System Ignores one Problem: Florida Is Still Dumber Than South Dakota

    He's smiling because he thinks he's going to learn something.​Good news: According to our new grading system, Florida's public schools are doing better than ever! "D" schools are "B" schools! "C" schools are "A" schools! Florida is an educational dynamo!Bad news: Our high school seniors are totall ... More >>

  • News

    December 2, 2010

    FAIR-y Tales

    Russell Pearce and other illegal-immigration populists rely on misleading, right-wing reports to scapegoat immigrants and terrify penny-pinched Americans.

  • Calendar

    September 9, 2010

    “Bare” at Broward

    Russell Pearce and other illegal-immigration populists rely on misleading, right-wing reports to scapegoat immigrants and terrify penny-pinched Americans.

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2010

    Suspending Player Two Games for Obscene Gesture? What Bullshit!

    Nick O'Leary's middle finger also helped him make this sensational catch.​Dwyer Palm Beach Gardens lost this past weekend's nationally televised game because of a bullshit call. And now Florida's high school athletic association has added insult to that injury, suspending star tight end Nick O'Lea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2010

    A High Schooler's Guide to Broward County Commission Politics

    Photo: C. StilesKristin Jacobs had a score to settle with Sue Gunzburger.​I know that sometimes the politics behind Broward County Commission decisions can seem complex, but trust me: Anyone who has been to high school can understand the social dynamics at work on the county's legislative body.The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2010

    Pompano School Pumps Out Parade All-Americans

    Henri Crocket, Blanche Ely class of '91.​Guess which Florida high school has produced the most Parade All-American football players.Miami Northwestern? Nope.St. Thomas Aquinas? Wrong.It's actually Blanche Ely in Pompano Beach.Yes, Blanche Ely has had a bad week, what with the allegations of holy ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 29, 2010

    Sexy Time

    Henri Crocket, Blanche Ely class of '91.​Guess which Florida high school has produced the most Parade All-American football players.Miami Northwestern? Nope.St. Thomas Aquinas? Wrong.It's actually Blanche Ely in Pompano Beach.Yes, Blanche Ely has had a bad week, what with the allegations of holy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2010

    There's "No-Confidence" in Art Johnson's Graduation Speeches Either

    www.co.palm-beach.fl.us​​The Palm Beach County Teacher's Union just voted "no-confidence" in superintendent Art Johnson. Well here at The Juice we're voting "no-confidence" in Mr. Johnson's graduation speeches.Seem a bit odd? The only thing that's odd are his subject matters during a high school ... More >>

  • Music

    April 8, 2010

    Mike Mineo Celebrates Album Release at Funky Buddha Lounge

    www.co.palm-beach.fl.us​​The Palm Beach County Teacher's Union just voted "no-confidence" in superintendent Art Johnson. Well here at The Juice we're voting "no-confidence" in Mr. Johnson's graduation speeches.Seem a bit odd? The only thing that's odd are his subject matters during a high school ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2009

    Morning Juice: Dolphins Get Hosed in Tennessee; Gallagher Looks Trial-Bound in Corruption Case

    ​It's Christmas week. And here's what's in the news in Broward and Palm Beach:The Dolphins staged an amazing comeback yesterday in Tennessee, only to have their inspired effort wrecked by a bullshit call against Greg Camarillo. [NFL.com]Adderley elaborated on his statement last week about Rothstei ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2009

    Nation's Best Player, Brandon Knight, Upstaged by Oakland Park Teen

    Flickr: K McNeil​The hottest ticket in high school hoops this weekend was in Coral Springs, site of the Hawk Kreul Classic. The event's main attraction: Pine Crest Academy senior point guard Brandon Knight.But in front of a national audience of hoops gurus, there was nothing Knight could do to ele ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2009

    Broward Congresswoman Named Most Likely to Succeed by House Colleagues

    Photo: C. StilesWasserman Schultz​This coming week's cover story in the National Journal will reveal the results of a survey of political and Capitol insiders, who speak candidly about their political colleagues in exchange for anonymity. It's a little bit like a high school yearbook poll, isn't i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2009

    As Region Suffers, Football Stars Shine Bright

    Flickr: elevenwarriorsLed by Brandon Linder, arguably the state's best prospect, St. Thomas Aquinas at a practice prior to a nationally televised game.​If you had to pick the county in America with the best high school football players, it would probably be Los Angeles -- but that's not fair: With ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2009

    Big Bucks Only a Signature Away for Broward's High School Hoops Sensation

    Flickr: chadwbecksBrandon Knight​Brandon Knight, the 6-foot-3 point guard from Pine Crest Academy in Fort Lauderdale, is ranked by recruiting service Rivals.com as the top high school senior in the nation. And you can bet he noticed how last week, a player who was neck-and-neck with Knight for tha ... More >>

  • Music

    February 19, 2009

    Sister Hazel

    Flickr: chadwbecksBrandon Knight​Brandon Knight, the 6-foot-3 point guard from Pine Crest Academy in Fort Lauderdale, is ranked by recruiting service Rivals.com as the top high school senior in the nation. And you can bet he noticed how last week, a player who was neck-and-neck with Knight for tha ... More >>

  • News

    October 23, 2008

    Cypress Bay High sacrifices itself for football rivalry, TV ratings, and corporate money.

    Flickr: chadwbecksBrandon Knight​Brandon Knight, the 6-foot-3 point guard from Pine Crest Academy in Fort Lauderdale, is ranked by recruiting service Rivals.com as the top high school senior in the nation. And you can bet he noticed how last week, a player who was neck-and-neck with Knight for tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2008

    LaShawnda Eggelletion: Dad's Accuser Is "Delusional"

    Flickr: chadwbecksBrandon Knight​Brandon Knight, the 6-foot-3 point guard from Pine Crest Academy in Fort Lauderdale, is ranked by recruiting service Rivals.com as the top high school senior in the nation. And you can bet he noticed how last week, a player who was neck-and-neck with Knight for tha ... More >>

  • Music

    May 15, 2008

    Be Your Own Pet

    Flickr: chadwbecksBrandon Knight​Brandon Knight, the 6-foot-3 point guard from Pine Crest Academy in Fort Lauderdale, is ranked by recruiting service Rivals.com as the top high school senior in the nation. And you can bet he noticed how last week, a player who was neck-and-neck with Knight for tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2008

    Paper Journalists

    Flickr: chadwbecksBrandon Knight​Brandon Knight, the 6-foot-3 point guard from Pine Crest Academy in Fort Lauderdale, is ranked by recruiting service Rivals.com as the top high school senior in the nation. And you can bet he noticed how last week, a player who was neck-and-neck with Knight for tha ... More >>

  • News

    February 14, 2008

    The She-Zebra

    Will Erin Meehan be the first female ref in the NFL?

  • Music

    December 27, 2007

    Weirdest Rapper Alive?

    Lil Wayne puts the 'high' in High School Musical

  • News

    December 20, 2007

    Miguel and the Mouse

    Ain't no fairy tale. A doctoral student aims to save a disappearing breed.

  • Film

    August 16, 2007

    Wondrous Nerd Love

    Geeky teens try to get knocked up in the instantly immortal Superbad

  • Music

    March 8, 2007

    Refugee Rumbas

    Tiempo Libre

  • News

    January 4, 2007

    Best Damn Movies of 2006

    And why nearly all you'll see in 2007 is sequels, prequels, and threequels

  • Calendar

    April 20, 2006

    Art Central

    And why nearly all you'll see in 2007 is sequels, prequels, and threequels

  • Music

    October 20, 2005

    Metric

    Live It Out (Last Gang)

  • Film

    September 1, 2005

    Assault 'N' Prepper

    A reckless cop goes undercover as the Underclassman

  • Calendar

    August 4, 2005

    Smooth Transition

    A reckless cop goes undercover as the Underclassman

  • Subtropical Life

    May 12, 2005

    Best Blog

    http://the_bone.blogspot.com

  • News

    March 3, 2005

    The Fish Walks

    High School Kids Channel Darwin & Co.

  • Calendar

    February 17, 2005

    Teens on Screen

    High School Kids Channel Darwin & Co.

  • Sports and Recreation

    May 13, 2004

    Best Bowling Alley

    Don Carter University Lanes

  • Goods and Services

    May 13, 2004

    Best Women's Clothing

    Lauderdale Lifestyle Too

  • Music

    March 25, 2004

    Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!

    Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! (Polyvinyl)

  • Calendar

    October 2, 2003

    The New Wave of CEOs

    Teens are doing it for themselves

  • News

    January 30, 2003

    Ghetto Preppy

    In Broward's wealthiest 'burb, the Man nails sartorially challenged teens

  • News

    January 16, 2003

    Farewell to the Fighting Pianists

    The sports program at West Palm's art school may soon exit stage left

  • Best of BPB

    May 16, 2002

    Best Reminder that South Florida Is Still the South

    The Rundown

  • Best of BPB

    May 17, 2001

    Best Correction of a Nonmistake

    The Palm Beach Post

  • Arts and Entertainment

    May 11, 2000

    Best Punk Band

    A New Found Glory

  • Arts and Entertainment

    May 11, 2000

    Best Amateur Radio Station

    WKPX-FM (88.5)

  • News

    September 2, 1999

    You Call This Emergency Planning?

    Thanks to the Red Cross, more than 130,000 Hollywood residents are without a primary hurricane shelter

  • Calendar

    March 11, 1999

    The Art of Persuasion

    Thanks to the Red Cross, more than 130,000 Hollywood residents are without a primary hurricane shelter

  • Arts and Entertainment

    March 11, 1999

    Best Radio Station

    WKPX-FM (88.5)

  • News

    December 17, 1998

    An Epidemic of Apathy

    Local activists were hoping people would flock to see the AIDS Memorial Quilt. They didn't.

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