Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced that the Florida Department of Education has completed the review of Florida’s K-12 academic standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics and made recommendations for revisions. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards
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First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills
First Lady also announces new pilot programs for Math, Reading
First Lady Casey DeSantis today urged Florida parents and schools to take advantage of more than 8,000 Reading Scholarships available through the Florida Department of Education to help public school students in grades 3-5 improve their reading skills. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills
Joseph Lopano, TIA CEO, to Speak at UT Feb. 5
Joseph W. Lopano, the CEO of Tampa International Airport, will speak as part of The University of Tampa’s Leadership Speaker Series on Wednesday, Feb. 5. [Read more…] about Joseph Lopano, TIA CEO, to Speak at UT Feb. 5
Civil Rights Activist of Birmingham Children’s Crusade Speaks at UNF’s MLK Scholarship Luncheon
Rev. Gwendolyn Cook Webb, a civil rights activist and minister, will deliver this year’s keynote speech at the University of North Florida’s 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon, Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, Building 43, Grand Banquet Hall, Room 1044. [Read more…] about Civil Rights Activist of Birmingham Children’s Crusade Speaks at UNF’s MLK Scholarship Luncheon
Barbara Goldstein Named Chair of Holocaust Task Force
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today announced that Barbara Goldstein has been appointed as the Chair of the Commissioner’s Task Force on Holocaust Education. [Read more…] about Barbara Goldstein Named Chair of Holocaust Task Force
Education Leaders and Stakeholders Praise Governor DeSantis as “The Education Governor”
2020 is the year of the teacher
Below is what state officials and education stakeholders are saying in support of Governor DeSantis’ 2020 Legislative Session priorities, ensuring 2020 is the year of the teacher. [Read more…] about Education Leaders and Stakeholders Praise Governor DeSantis as “The Education Governor”
Commissioner Richard Corcoran Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis on Elevating and Celebrating Educators During the State of the State Address
Governor Ron DeSantis today delivered his second State of the State address, which placed a bold emphasis on high-quality education – specifically in regards to elevating and celebrating educators. [Read more…] about Commissioner Richard Corcoran Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis on Elevating and Celebrating Educators During the State of the State Address
The University Of Tampa Announces Master’s Degree In Professional Communication
The University of Tampa will begin offering a master’s of arts degree in professional communication to provide students with the communication knowledge and skills needed for success in a variety of fields. [Read more…] about The University Of Tampa Announces Master’s Degree In Professional Communication
Senate Democrats propose legislation boosting pay of Florida’s teachers and education support network
Straightforward plan would boost salary competitiveness without onerous bonus gimmicks
Senate Democrats on Monday unveiled a sweeping plan to not only raise the pay of all public school teachers in Florida, but boost the salaries of all those in the state’s public education support staff network. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats propose legislation boosting pay of Florida’s teachers and education support network
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $1.3 Billion in Savings for Florida Prepaid Customers
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the Florida Prepaid College Board will lower Prepaid Plan prices by $1.3 billion, a reduction benefitting 224,000 current customers. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $1.3 Billion in Savings for Florida Prepaid Customers
