Education Students at Florida Atlantic University are concerned about the recent decision by the Broward County School Board to close the following public schools due to a decline in attendance and financial instability: Sunshine Elementary, Palm Cove Elementary, Panther Run Elementary, North Fork Elementary, Plantation Middle School, and Seagull Alternative High School.
The decision is a devastating blow for students who wished to work in the education field locally. The process is part of Broward County’s 2025-2026 ‘Redefining Our Schools’ initiative, and is estimated to save the district $8 million yearly.
Junior Lily Milano, an elementary education major who planned to stay in the area for work after graduation, shared her concerns about the job market following the closures…