Stetson University has been named one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright Scholars, according to rankings published this week in the Chronicle of Higher Education and on the Fulbright website. [Read more…] about Stetson University Named a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
Education
Florida Leads the Nation in Advanced Placement Exam Participation
The College Board has announced that Florida leads the nation with the highest percentage of the class of 2019 graduates who took an Advanced Placement (AP) exam while in high school. [Read more…] about Florida Leads the Nation in Advanced Placement Exam Participation
State Board of Education Approves Florida’s Perkins V Plan
The State Board of Education today approved the Perkins V Plan, which will be submitted to the United States Department of Education in spring 2020. [Read more…] about State Board of Education Approves Florida’s Perkins V Plan
First Lady Casey DeSantis Releases Guidelines for “The Facts. Your Future.” Video Competition
$34,000 in cash prizes available for students and schools
for winning videos highlighting substance abuse prevention
First Lady Casey DeSantis today officially launched “The Facts. Your Future.” website with guidelines for how Florida middle and high school students can begin posting entries in the video competition with $34,000 in cash prizes for both the winning students and their schools. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Releases Guidelines for “The Facts. Your Future.” Video Competition
Flagler College and Code Institute announce partnership
Flagler College and Code Institute have announced a partnership that will see the two institutions serve career-changers and up-skillers in the greater Jacksonville area. [Read more…] about Flagler College and Code Institute announce partnership
UT President Ronald Vaughn Named Citizen of the Year
University of Tampa President Ronald Vaughn was honored last week with the Tampa Metro Civitan Club’s 2019 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award. [Read more…] about UT President Ronald Vaughn Named Citizen of the Year
Florida Department of Education Thanks Fifth Third Bancorp for Participation in AAA Scholarship Foundation Tax Credit Program
Thousands of students, families will benefit from increased educational opportunities
The Florida Department of Education today thanked Fifth Third Bancorp for announcing their participation in Florida’s AAA Scholarship Foundation Tax Credit (FTC) program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Thanks Fifth Third Bancorp for Participation in AAA Scholarship Foundation Tax Credit Program
Governor DeSantis Eliminates Common Core
New Florida B.E.S.T. Standards result of transparent
& inclusive process created by Florida teachers
At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, the Department of Education released the proposed Florida B.E.S.T. (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, and announced that Common Core has been officially eradicated from Florida classrooms. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Eliminates Common Core
Leroy Collins Institute releases study on Florida charter schools
The Leroy Collins Institute today released a study on Florida’s charter schools that analyzes the trends in racial and economic diversity, accountability, innovation, and transparency, and provides recommendations for how Florida charter schools can improve. [Read more…] about Leroy Collins Institute releases study on Florida charter schools
Math Success Multiplies Student Opportunities, Adds Up to a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Teacher Kristen Musgrove
Florida educator raises test scores and sixth-graders’ spirits at Hilliard Middle-Senior High
Less is more in Kristen Musgrove’s sixth-grade math classes, where small-group instruction has led to big gains in test scores and an increased student appetite for mathematics. [Read more…] about Math Success Multiplies Student Opportunities, Adds Up to a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Teacher Kristen Musgrove