Immediately following the announcement of House Bill 1 (2023), Florida House Democrats held a press conference in response its introduction. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats Denounce Defunding Public Education
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FAMU CAFS Professor Receives Over $9M in Federal Funding for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
By Kilisha Fain
A Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS) professor has secured more than $9 million in grants to research industrial hemp and chestnuts [Read more…] about FAMU CAFS Professor Receives Over $9M in Federal Funding for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
5 Florida Poly researchers among world’s top scientists
Five researchers from Florida Polytechnic University have been recognized as being among the top 2% of scientists globally on a prestigious annual list compiled by Stanford University. [Read more…] about 5 Florida Poly researchers among world’s top scientists
Farah & Farah Offers $50,000 Worth of College Scholarships to Florida High School Seniors
Farah & Farah, Jacksonville’s leading Personal Injury Law Firm, is now accepting applications for its third annual Empowering Greatness Scholarship program. [Read more…] about Farah & Farah Offers $50,000 Worth of College Scholarships to Florida High School Seniors
Florida Grade Level Reading Campaign Unveils Free Resource Repository
The Florida Grade Level Reading Campaign (FGLRC), an initiative of the Florida Alliance of Children’s Councils and Trusts, has released its Early Literacy Resource Repository to help connect parents, educators, and other stakeholders with evidence-based resources on birth-to-five school readiness, student attendance, summer learning, healthy students, and family engagement — all in three clicks or less. [Read more…] about Florida Grade Level Reading Campaign Unveils Free Resource Repository
Helios Education Foundation Donates $625,000 to Support Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts at Colleges and Universities
Funds will support the needs of thousands of students and educators
Recognizing the immense impact of Hurricane Ian on Floridians across the state, the board of directors of Helios Education Foundation today announced a donation of $625,000 to support ongoing relief and recovery efforts. [Read more…] about Helios Education Foundation Donates $625,000 to Support Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts at Colleges and Universities
Rep. Davis and The Center One Foundation to Host HBCU College Fair
Representative Tracie Davis (D-Jacksonville) is collaborating with The Center One Foundation, Councilman Garrett Dennis, and Action News’ Tenikka Hughes and Danyelle Johnson to host the fourth Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Legacy College Fair. The HBCU Legacy College Fair will be held at the Jessie Ball Dupont Center, located at 40 East Adams Street Jacksonville, FL 32202, on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read more…] about Rep. Davis and The Center One Foundation to Host HBCU College Fair
Helios Education Foundation Provides $1.35 Million Grant to Hillsborough Education Foundation To Improve Literacy in Schools
Helios Education Foundation today announced a $1.35 million grant to the Hillsborough Education Foundation to launch the foundation’s Transforming Early Literacy Initiative (TELI). [Read more…] about Helios Education Foundation Provides $1.35 Million Grant to Hillsborough Education Foundation To Improve Literacy in Schools
Helios Education Foundation Adds Dr. Larry Rice to Board of Directors
Longtime Higher Education Leader Joins Education Foundation
Helios Education Foundation has expanded the depth and expertise of its Board of Directors by appointing Larry Rice Ed.D., a devoted leader and inspirational senior administrator, based in Miami. [Read more…] about Helios Education Foundation Adds Dr. Larry Rice to Board of Directors
Advancing Educational Equity for Latino Students and Parents
UnidosUS has been awarded a $745,000 grant from State Farm. [Read more…] about Advancing Educational Equity for Latino Students and Parents
