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The Florida Department of Education today named Kari Johnson, a kindergarten teacher at Fruitville Elementary School in Sarasota County, as a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Department of Education Names Sarasota Educator a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
This week, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran named Jennifer Pryor Halter, Principal of Green Cove Springs Junior High School in Clay County, as the 2021 Principal of the Year, and Zemenaye Belda Harris, Assistant Principal of Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Hillsborough County, as the 2021 Florida Assistant Principal of the Year. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran Names 2021 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year
During a surprise visit to Wildwood Elementary School, the Florida Department of Education today named Brittany Brown, a third and fourth grade English language arts teacher, as a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Sumter Educator Named a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
During a surprise visit to Citrus Grove Elementary School, the Florida Department of Education today announced that art teacher Francisco Garaitonandia is a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Volusia Educator Named 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
The Children’s Movement of Florida today applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis’ strong commitment to early learning following his signature of legislation (HB 419) to bring increased accountability to the state’s voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) program. [Read more…] about The Children’s Movement of Florida Applauds Gov. Ron DeSantis for Signing VPK Accountability Reform Legislation
Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) will host its Open Educational Resources (OER) Summit on May 13-14. [Read more…] about Reducing textbook costs the focus of educators at upcoming FLVC OER Summit
During a surprise visit to Mandarin High School, the Florida Department of Education today announced that history teacher James Schmitt is a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Duval Educator Named 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Florida A&M University (FAMU) mourns the death of alumnus Joseph Hatchett, who pioneered a legal career that took him to Florida’s highest court and the federal judiciary. [Read more…] about FAMU Mourns the Passing of Alum Joseph Hatchett
UT will host its spring commencement ceremonies as a virtual experience on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 11 a.m. EST. [Read more…] about UT to host virtual commencement on May 8, 11 a.m.
On Sunday, April 25, Miles Sullivan joined dozens of fellow graduates from the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences. [Read more…] about FAMU Graduate Benefited From Gainesville Manhood Youth Development Foundation Program
