Broward families push back as graduation venues shift to school gyms

Students at Fort Lauderdale High are joining students and parents across the district, preparing for Wednesday’s school board meeting. They’re angry that their graduation will be held in a school gym while other schools get Hard Rock Live and Nova Southeastern University.

The district says the shift to mostly district‑owned buildings is expected to save more than half a million dollars.

“I took it upon myself to look at data from the US Census,” said Rebecca Sherman, a senior at Fort Lauderdale High School. She said research she conducted showed favoritism toward more affluent schools…

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