The University of North Florida has been named a 2018 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 2018 Best, Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College
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Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
Performance Funding: The Board of Governors will release the latest performance funding numbers for the State University System of Florida, including university progress on a variety of metrics, from four-year graduation rates to student success after graduation. The Governor and Legislature directed $560 million toward performance funding for the 2018-19 school year, to be disbursed based on university excellence or improvement. [Read more…] about Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
Stetson University Receives $210,000 Grant for Prison Education Project
Funding will help grow Daytona Beach initiative
The Stetson University Community Education Project has been awarded a $210,000 grant, which will be used to expand classes for incarcerated men in Tomoka Correctional Institution, as well as begin offering college credit for courses this fall. [Read more…] about Stetson University Receives $210,000 Grant for Prison Education Project
Stetson University Board of Trustees Elects Four New Members
New trustees to assist in building, securing university’s financial future
At its spring meeting held at the Stetson University historic campus in DeLand, the Stetson University Board of Trustees announced the election of four new members to the board. [Read more…] about Stetson University Board of Trustees Elects Four New Members
Cortes’s Leadership Helps Puerto Rican Students in Florida
At Representative Bob Cortes’s request, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Florida and Puerto Rico Departments of Education successfully addressed issues for displaced high school seniors.
Representative Bob Cortes today announced the successful results of the partnership he initiated between the Florida and Puerto Rico Departments of Education following Hurricane Maria last fall. Cortes recognized the education challenges displaced students relocating to Florida faced and was an early leader in working to ensure a smooth transition to Florida schools. As a result of his efforts, a high percentage of high school seniors who relocated graduated on time, with some opting to receive a Puerto Rico diploma. Cortes, a Puerto Rican American, worked closely with Florida Education Commissioner Pam Stewart and Puerto Rico Secretary of Education Julia Keleher to make this option available.
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Flagler College passes Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Policy
Effective August 1, Flagler College is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus. The college passed a 100% smoke-free policy that prohibits the use of all smoking products including cigarettes, loose-leaf tobacco, chewing tobacco, and simulated smoking products, such as Juuls, e-cigarettes and vapes. [Read more…] about Flagler College passes Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Policy
Commissioner Stewart Honors Nine Schools with Family and Community Involvement Award
Award recognizes exemplary programs that link schools, families and communities
The Florida Department of Education today announced that nine schools are winners of the 2018 Family and Community Involvement Award. The award recognizes exemplary school practices that focus on increasing family involvement, welcoming families into the local school system, providing effective communication, supporting student success, and promoting collaboration with the community. [Read more…] about Commissioner Stewart Honors Nine Schools with Family and Community Involvement Award
UF to partner with Walmart in new education benefit for associates
UF to Partner with Walmart
Walmart today unveiled a new associate education benefit designed to remove barriers to college enrollment and graduation. The program reflects the company’s commitment to train and educate workers to advance in the jobs of today — and the future. [Read more…] about UF to partner with Walmart in new education benefit for associates
Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Awards $198,400 in Scholarships
As high school seniors across Florida graduate this month and look ahead to college, costs are top-of-mind. But there’s good news from Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Inc., which has awarded scholarships to 132 well-deserving young people living in communities throughout the state. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Awards $198,400 in Scholarships
Senator Annette Taddeo Joins Call For A Special Legislative Session To Address Education Funding And School Safety
“Tallahassee has failed our public school system by refusing to provide adequate funding for students and mishandling the protection of our students and teachers,” Senator Taddeo stated. “I join my colleagues in calling for a special legislative session to solve these education issues so that our students can learn in safe and nurturing schools. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo Joins Call For A Special Legislative Session To Address Education Funding And School Safety
