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Governor Ron DeSantis, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Commissioner Corcoran, Executive Director Burgess & College Presidents Applaud POTUS Expanding GI Benefits for Vets Impacted by COVID-19

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Bill allows veterans to utilize GI Benefits for online education without economic impact

Governor Ron DeSantis, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Director Danny Burgess and Florida College System Presidents today applauded President Donald Trump and Congress for ensuring thousands of Florida veterans are able to utilize their GI benefits through remote or virtual instruction, after campus closures due to COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Commissioner Corcoran, Executive Director Burgess & College Presidents Applaud POTUS Expanding GI Benefits for Vets Impacted by COVID-19

Florida Department of Education Compiles Resources During Extended Spring Break

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Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today unveiled available information and resources for students, parents and school districts during the extended spring break for students as they transition into distance learning. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Compiles Resources During Extended Spring Break

UT’s Part-Time MBA and Nursing Master’s Program Named One of the Best by U.S. News & World Report

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The University of Tampa Sykes College of Business’ part-time MBA program and UT’s master’s degree in nursing were named among the best programs in the country in the 2021 edition of “Best Graduate Schools” by U.S. News & World Report. [Read more…] about UT’s Part-Time MBA and Nursing Master’s Program Named One of the Best by U.S. News & World Report

Four Florida School Districts Are Prepared for Distance Learning

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Duval, Union, Sumter and Collier will begin implementing distance learning

The Florida Department of Education today praised Duval, Union, Sumter and Collier district leaders for their commitment to implementing distance learning once the districts’ extended spring breaks conclude. [Read more…] about Four Florida School Districts Are Prepared for Distance Learning

Florida Department of Education Announces Additional Guidance for the 2019-20 School Year

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All public and private K-12 schools are closed through April 15, 2020

The Department of Education and Commissioner Richard Corcoran are today using executive authority to support the Florida Division of Emergency Management to ensure Florida citizens are kept safe. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Announces Additional Guidance for the 2019-20 School Year

UT Will Continue Online Course Delivery Throughout This Semester and Cancel In-Person Commencement

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Based on the latest COVID-19 developments, and for the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, The University of Tampa has decided that online course delivery for students will continue through the rest of the Spring 2020 semester. [Read more…] about UT Will Continue Online Course Delivery Throughout This Semester and Cancel In-Person Commencement

Florida Department of Education Provides Recommendations for Spring Break

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Richard Corcoran, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Education, today provided strong recommendations for extending spring break following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuing guidance specific to COVID-19 in Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Provides Recommendations for Spring Break

Florida Virtual School® Offering School Districts Teacher Training to Prepare for Online Learning Environment in the Event of School Closures

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As mentioned in Governor Ron DeSantis’ press briefing on Monday, March 9, 2020, and at the direction of Governor DeSantis, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has partnered with the Florida Department of Education to offer all school districts student support and teacher professional development tailored to the online learning environment. [Read more…] about Florida Virtual School® Offering School Districts Teacher Training to Prepare for Online Learning Environment in the Event of School Closures