Schools statewide are under the gun to get elementary school students more active under a toughened-up new law. George Tarke, 6, takes a flip off his cart during a P.E. exercise at Lakeside Elementary in Pembroke Pines.

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Florida schools struggle to get kids active

Elementary schools statewide are under the gun to offer 150 minutes of physical education a week -- in blocks of no less than 30 minutes. 1223291016

Miami-Dade students get timely economics lesson

In a Miami-Dade classroom, the recent economic downturn was a teachable moment.
EDUCATION

Florida starts virtual school mandate

A new state law will require public schools to offer fully online avenues for education.
Elementary Schools: See how they compare

Search and compare the schools in Broward, Dade and Monroe and what percentage of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders in those schools performed at grade level or above in each subject.
FCAT SCORES 2008

High Schools: See how they compare

Search and compare schools in Broward, Dade and Monroe and what percentage of 9th, 10th and 11th graders in those schools performed at grade level or above in each subject.
FCAT SCORES 2008

Middle Schools: See how they compare

Search and compare the schools in Broward, Dade and Monroe and what percentage of 6th, 7th and 8th graders in those schools performed at grade level or above in each subject.
EDUCATION

Web charities help teachers equip classrooms

Teachers accustomed to paying for supplies out of their own pockets are now looking online for benefactors
EDUCATION

Grades for Florida schools under review

A House panel approved a bill that would change Florida's school grading; the bill sparked a 16-hour fight among lawmakers.
HIGH SCHOOLS

Sports a budget victim in Dade schools?

Financial pressure might cause some Miami-Dade high schools to cut certain sports programs.
EDUCATION

Florida schools to teach evolution as 'scientific theory'

Florida's Board of Education approved a new set of science standards to be taught in public schools that mandate, teaching the `scientific theory of evolution.'
Raising a well-rounded child in a competitive world

Jeri Lyn Stone -- an all-state concert-master, president of the science honor society, AP scholar and Silver Knight -- caused a small scandal at Miami Killian Senior High her senior year when she exhibited a bit of restraint not usually associated with such high achievers.
Teen's loss fuels campaign against cancer

Because of his leadership, commitment and volunteerism, the United Way of Miami-Dade on June 18 awarded Andrew Ruiz its Outstanding Youth Award. The award began in 1992 as a way to recognize and honor young people who make a difference in their communities.
EDUCATION

Broward struggling to identify gifted students

In Broward and across the state, black and poor students are less likely to be identified as gifted.