Florida History Day statewide winners are set to represent Florida at the National History Day (NHD) contest in College Park, Maryland on June 9–13. [Read more…] about Florida History Day Winners Set to Compete in National History Day Contest
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Ancestral Puebloan Pottery-Making: It Wasn’t Just Women’s Work
Study of Fingerprint Impressions Reveal Pottery Produced by Both Sexes
New research from Dr. John Kantner, a University of North Florida professor specializing in anthropological archaeology, suggests that pottery making wasn’t a primarily female activity in ancient Puebloan society, as had long been assumed based on historical evidence that women produced pottery for each household. [Read more…] about Ancestral Puebloan Pottery-Making: It Wasn’t Just Women’s Work
Florida Poly professor chosen to join elite, international fellowship for female STEM leaders
Dr. Grisselle Centeno is making history by becoming the first Florida Polytechnic University professor and one of two first ever in the state to be selected for the prominent and competitive Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering, and Science (ELATES) program. [Read more…] about Florida Poly professor chosen to join elite, international fellowship for female STEM leaders
SR Education Group Ranks UNF a 2019 Best, Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College
The University of North Florida has been named a 2019 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College by SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher. [Read more…] about SR Education Group Ranks UNF a 2019 Best, Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College
DSC BSED earns recognition
Daytona State College’s School of Education was recently recognized with two notable achievements: according to the Florida Department of Education, the Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education program is ranked 1st in the state, and alumna Emily Budzilek was named the 2019 First Year Teacher of the Year winner.
Education Commissioner Corcoran Applauds Five New Counties for Implementing the Guardian Program
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today commended Baker, Escambia, Franklin, Levy and Taylor counties for taking advantage of the opportunity to access the remaining Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program funding.
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Flagler wins first Commissioner’s Cup and eighth Institution of the Year Sportsmanship Award
It’s official: Flagler College has the top athletics program in the Peach Belt Conference. On the back of strong performances by all six of its spring sports, Flagler College captured for the first time the 2018-19 PBC Commissioner’s Cup as announced by the league at its annual awards dinner at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island on Tuesday, May 28.
FAMU Signs Partnership with the University of Haifa During Gov. DeSantis’ Mission to Israel
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., signed an agreement with the University of Haifa that will expand study abroad options for FAMU students.
Commissioner Corcoran Names Bay County’s Bethany Lucas the 2019 Florida School-Related Employee of the Year
Last week, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran named Bethany Lucas, a paraprofessional in Bay County, the 2019 School-Related Employee of the Year.
Florida Department of Education Fulfills Promise to Eliminate Educator Certification Backlog
At last week’s State Board of Education meeting, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran officially announced that the Florida Department of Education has cleared its educator certification backlog.
