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FAMU Foundation Invests in $25M Fearless Fund Venture Capital Firm to Support Women of Color

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The University’s investment will support the Fearless Fund’s mission to address
the disparity that exists in venture capital funding for women of color-led businesses.

Florida A&M University Foundation today announces its investment in the $25 million Fearless Fund, the first venture capital (VC) fund built by women of color, for women of color, and led by two FAMU alumnae, Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons. [Read more…] about FAMU Foundation Invests in $25M Fearless Fund Venture Capital Firm to Support Women of Color

Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs Ready for Senate Floor

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Legislation streamlines key scholarship programs for students
with unique abilities and students from lower income families

The Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland) today passed Senate Bill 48, Educational Scholarship Programs, by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah). [Read more…] about Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs Ready for Senate Floor

Impact Florida kicks off fifth learning cadre supporting Florida school districts cadre on second anniversary of organization’s launch

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Impact Florida launched its fifth learning cadre today as part of its Districts for Impact initiative, focused on sharing and promoting promising practices across districts. [Read more…] about Impact Florida kicks off fifth learning cadre supporting Florida school districts cadre on second anniversary of organization’s launch

Florida Soars on Advanced Placement Performance – Sunshine State jumps to second in the nation

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Florida vaulted to #2 in the nation for successful Advanced Placement (AP) performance, with 34.2 percent of the graduating class of 2020 scoring a 3 or higher on an AP exam while in high school, according to the 2020 AP Cohort Data Report from the College Board. [Read more…] about Florida Soars on Advanced Placement Performance – Sunshine State jumps to second in the nation