Ken Burke, CPA, Chair of the Higher Education Coordinating Council, announces the release of the council’s Annual Report to the Florida Legislature and Governor. [Read more…] about Higher Ed Council recommends initiatives to ensure Florida’s students emerge from education system prepared for success
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Noted Art Historian to Discuss the History of Jewish Art from Idol Smashers and Icon Makers
Art lovers and those seeking a deeper understanding of
Jewish culture invited to lecture at UT on Thursday, Feb. 7
Noted art historian Philip Eliasoph, who specializes in Jewish art, will present a special lecture at The University of Tampa on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. on the ninth floor of the Vaughn Center. [Read more…] about Noted Art Historian to Discuss the History of Jewish Art from Idol Smashers and Icon Makers
Member of the ‘Little Rock Nine’ Speaks at UNF’s MLK Scholarship Luncheon
Carlotta Walls LaNier, civil rights icon and National Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, will present “A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School” at the University of North Florida’s 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon, Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, Building 43, Grand Banquet Hall, Room 1044. [Read more…] about Member of the ‘Little Rock Nine’ Speaks at UNF’s MLK Scholarship Luncheon
New saliva-based test detects malaria before symptoms appear
An easy-to-use saliva test to screen for the parasite that causes malaria has been developed by a team of researchers led by a University of Florida scientist. [Read more…] about New saliva-based test detects malaria before symptoms appear
Gillespie Museum Exhibit Showcases Florida Calcite’s Beauty and Diversity
The community has an opportunity to get a sneak peek of “Florida Calcite,” the newest exhibit at the Gillespie Museum on Stetson University’s campus during Science Saturday on Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. — noon. The exhibit runs from Jan. 28 through April 27, 2019. [Read more…] about Gillespie Museum Exhibit Showcases Florida Calcite’s Beauty and Diversity
Schools of choice withhold information from potential applicants who appear costly to educate, study finds
New research shows that charter schools and traditional public schools of choice
ignore application inquiries from students they perceive as more challenging to educate,
and charter schools ignore inquiries from special needs students at higher rates.
Do schools of choice encourage applications from disadvantaged or costly-to-educate students? Do charter schools and traditional public schools of choice differ in this behavior? The difficulty in answering these questions fuels controversy regarding the potential expansion of school choice. [Read more…] about Schools of choice withhold information from potential applicants who appear costly to educate, study finds
K-12 Chancellor Congratulates Osceola Magnet Elementary School for Highest Participation in Dads Take Your Child to School Day
During a virtual ceremony, K-12 Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons today surprised Osceola Magnet Elementary School in Indian River County with a $1,000 prize for having the highest participation in the fourth annual Dads Take Your Child to School Day. The statewide initiative, which was celebrated September 26, 2018, aims to increase the involvement of fathers and male role models in Florida schools. [Read more…] about K-12 Chancellor Congratulates Osceola Magnet Elementary School for Highest Participation in Dads Take Your Child to School Day
Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida’s high school graduation rate has reached a 15-year high according to data released today by the Florida Department of Education. For the 2017-18 school year, Florida’s statewide graduation rate rose to 86.1 percent, an increase of 3.8 percentage points over last year and 17.1 since the school year before Governor Scott took office. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
Globe Life makes $25,000 contribution to Step Up For Students Scholarship Program
Globe Life, the top volume issuer of ordinary individual life insurance policies in the United States, announced Dec. 17 a $25,000 contribution to Step Up For Students Scholarship Program for the 2018-19 school year. [Read more…] about Globe Life makes $25,000 contribution to Step Up For Students Scholarship Program
State Board of Education Appoints Richard Corcoran to Serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Education
During the State Board of Education meeting, the State Board of Education today unanimously voted to appoint Richard Corcoran to serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Education. [Read more…] about State Board of Education Appoints Richard Corcoran to Serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Education
