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During the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Board of Trustees’ (State Board of Education’s) meeting, the Board today voted to eliminate $180,000 in contracts for two outside lobbying firms. [Read more…] about Florida Virtual School Board of Directors Cuts $180,000 in Contracts
On July 18, Flagler College will be presented with $7.5k from Wells Fargo for its First-Generation College Students Annual Scholarship initiative. [Read more…] about Flagler College receives $7.5k from Wells Fargo for first generation scholarship initiative
On July 17, the State Board of Education will vote to require every Florida public school to provide students in grades 6-12 at least five hours of mental health instruction. [Read more…] about Commissioner of Education Announces Enhanced Mental Health Requirements for Florida Schools
Following Governor Ron DeSantis’ directive to recruit and maintain high quality teachers in areas of critical concern to our students, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today announced that the Florida Department of Education allocated $15.8 million in federal funds to incentivize teachers with proven records of success to serve at Florida’s most fragile “D” or “F” schools. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran Identifies $15.8 Million to Recruit and Retain High-Performing Educators for High-Need Schools
More than 100 academic, administrative, and student affairs leaders from the 12 state universities gathered in Gainesville last week at a summit to examine the impact of a major campus emergency on a university’s educational delivery system. [Read more…] about State University System holds summit on campus resiliency
State Senator Randolph Bracy (D-Ocoee), with the support of Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton), is pleased to announce a partnership between the Florida Senate and Florida State University’s College of Criminology & Criminal Justice to analyze racial and ethnic impacts of proposed legislation. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy Paves Way for Consideration of Racial & Ethnic Impact Data in Florida Senate
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) today issued 2018-19 school and district grades, marking the 20th anniversary of school grades. [Read more…] about Florida Makes Monumental Improvement in School Grades
Dr. Terrence Curran has accepted the University of North Florida’s offer to become the new associate vice president of Enrollment Services. [Read more…] about Terrence Curran Named New Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services
The Florida Education Commissioner today condemned the Spanish River High School Principal William Latson’s refusal to call the Holocaust a fact. [Read more…] about Statement of Commissioner Richard Corcoran in response to the principal at Spanish River High refusing to call the Holocaust a fact
Two Florida A&M University (FAMU) faculty members took top honors in the 31st Art in Gadsden Exhibition. [Read more…] about Two FAMU Faculty Members Take Top Honors At Art In Gadsden Exhibition
