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Jane Goodall, World Famous Animal Behavior Expert and Conservationist, to Speak at UT on Monday, April 20

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2020 marks the 60th anniversary of Goodall’s pioneering wild chimpanzee research in Gombe, Tanzania; Tickets will be made available on March 23; Goodall’s visit is the first of a new Distinguished Speaker Series at UT.

Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and a U.N. Messenger of Peace, will speak at The University of Tampa on Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. [Read more…] about Jane Goodall, World Famous Animal Behavior Expert and Conservationist, to Speak at UT on Monday, April 20

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Civics and Debate Initiative with The Marcus Foundation

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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative with The Marcus Foundation for elevating civic knowledge, civic skills and civic disposition for middle and high school students. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Civics and Debate Initiative with The Marcus Foundation

Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards

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Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced that the Florida Department of Education has completed the review of Florida’s K-12 academic standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics and made recommendations for revisions. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills

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First Lady also announces new pilot programs for Math, Reading

First Lady Casey DeSantis today urged Florida parents and schools to take advantage of more than 8,000 Reading Scholarships available through the Florida Department of Education to help public school students in grades 3-5 improve their reading skills. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills

Civil Rights Activist of Birmingham Children’s Crusade Speaks at UNF’s MLK Scholarship Luncheon

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Rev. Gwendolyn Cook Webb, a civil rights activist and minister, will deliver this year’s keynote speech at the University of North Florida’s 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon, Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, Building 43, Grand Banquet Hall, Room 1044. [Read more…] about Civil Rights Activist of Birmingham Children’s Crusade Speaks at UNF’s MLK Scholarship Luncheon

Education Leaders and Stakeholders Praise Governor DeSantis as “The Education Governor”

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2020 is the year of the teacher

Below is what state officials and education stakeholders are saying in support of Governor DeSantis’ 2020 Legislative Session priorities, ensuring 2020 is the year of the teacher. [Read more…] about Education Leaders and Stakeholders Praise Governor DeSantis as “The Education Governor”

Commissioner Richard Corcoran Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis on Elevating and Celebrating Educators During the State of the State Address

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Governor Ron DeSantis today delivered his second State of the State address, which placed a bold emphasis on high-quality education – specifically in regards to elevating and celebrating educators. [Read more…] about Commissioner Richard Corcoran Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis on Elevating and Celebrating Educators During the State of the State Address