Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Dr. Joel Herbst, Superintendent and Vice President of the Florida Atlantic Laboratory Schools, joined Inside South Florida to discuss the opening of a brand-new facility, the launch of a groundbreaking teacher training center, and how the school's 17-year-old students are getting published in some of the world's most prestigious medical journals.
The Florida Atlantic Laboratory Schools recently completed a massive upgrade, replacing a facility originally built in 1964 with a state-of-the-art campus.
"We built a brand new lab school. Took about nine years to raise the funds. We were fortunate to get legislative support for this, as well as private support. We brought everything up to date. And this is our launch pad for our programs," Herbst said.
While the new facility serves students, it is also designed to support educators across the state. With startup funds from the Florida legislature, the school created the Center for Education Strategy and Innovation.
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Dr. Joel Herbst, Superintendent and Vice President of the Florida Atlantic Laboratory Schools, joined Inside South Florida to discuss the opening of a brand-new facility, the launch of a groundbreaking teacher training center, and how the school's 17-year-old students are getting published in some of the world's most prestigious medical journals.
The Florida Atlantic Laboratory Schools recently completed a massive upgrade, replacing a facility originally built in 1964 with a state-of-the-art campus.
"We built a brand new lab school. Took about nine years to raise the funds. We were fortunate to get legislative support for this, as well as private support. We brought everything up to date. And this is our launch pad for our programs," Herbst said.
While the new facility serves students, it is also designed to support educators across the state. With startup funds from the Florida legislature, the school created the Center for Education Strategy and Innovation.
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