OneJax, an institute of the University of North Florida, has announced the recipients of its 2020 Humanitarian Awards. [Read more…] about OneJax Announces 2020 Humanitarian Award Honorees
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Graduation Rate Climbs to 86.9 Percent
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s 2018-19 graduation rate increased to 86.9 percent, an increase of 0.8 percentage points over last year and a jump of 27.7 percentage points since 2003-04. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Graduation Rate Climbs to 86.9 Percent
Salary Raises Are Among Many Ways Florida Can Support Its Teachers
About the Author: Mandy Clark is widely known in Florida as an education expert, serving in a variety of senior education, policy, and development roles for a number of organizations and on several education panels. She is dedicated to making sure all students have access to a high-quality education. As a result, she co-created Impact Florida — an organization to support educational leaders, districts and teachers with the knowledge and tools they need to ensure that great teaching is consistently in place across the State of Florida.
By: Mandy Clark, Co-Founder of Impact Florida [Read more…] about Salary Raises Are Among Many Ways Florida Can Support Its Teachers
UNF Presents ‘A Conversation with Madeleine Albright’
The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville and the University of North Florida will co-host “A Conversation with Madeleine Albright,” former secretary of state, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the UNF Arena, Building 34. [Read more…] about UNF Presents ‘A Conversation with Madeleine Albright’
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2020 Black History Month Theme and Student Contests
Student essay contest winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College
Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that the theme for Black History Month in February will be “Celebrating Untold Stories and Contributions of African Americans in Florida” and released information regarding the student art and essay contests and Excellence in Education awards. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2020 Black History Month Theme and Student Contests
Commissioner Corcoran: Governor Ron DeSantis is the Education Governor
At the conclusion of 2019, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran released the following education highlights of Governor DeSantis’ first full year in office. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran: Governor Ron DeSantis is the Education Governor
Tampa Police Chief Headlines FAMU Tampa-St. Petersburg Medical Marijuana Community Forum
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan headlines a group of panelists for the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) community forum scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019, in Tampa. [Read more…] about Tampa Police Chief Headlines FAMU Tampa-St. Petersburg Medical Marijuana Community Forum
New trustee appointed to Flagler’s board
Darnell Smith, market president for the north Florida region at Florida Blue, was selected for the Flagler College Board of Trustees. [Read more…] about New trustee appointed to Flagler’s board
Florida A&M University to Host Tampa Bay Medical Marijuana Community Forum
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) announced its eighth community forum will be held in Tampa as part of its campaign to educate and inform the state’s diverse communities about medical marijuana and the dangers of illegal marijuana use. [Read more…] about Florida A&M University to Host Tampa Bay Medical Marijuana Community Forum
FAMU MMERI Forum Radio Episode Features State Attorney Jack Campbell
This week’s episode of Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio features State Attorney Jack Campbell of the Second Judicial Circuit discussing how drug laws impact the lives of everyday Floridians. [Read more…] about FAMU MMERI Forum Radio Episode Features State Attorney Jack Campbell
