Just one day before Thanksgiving, Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced November’s chosen books [Read more…] about Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. Announces November Books of the Month
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Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Launch 2023 Native American Heritage Month Student Art and Essay Contests
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida today encourage students to participate in Native American Heritage Month student contests [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Launch 2023 Native American Heritage Month Student Art and Essay Contests
Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. Announces August Books of the Month
Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. today announced August’s chosen books [Read more…] about Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. Announces August Books of the Month
Florida Completes First Year of First-in-Nation Progress Monitoring Assessments
Results show substantial student growth and
student subgroup improvements over the year
Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. today announced the results of the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking [Read more…] about Florida Completes First Year of First-in-Nation Progress Monitoring Assessments
Florida Department of Education Honors Top STEM Students at 2023 Sunshine State Scholars Conference
Over 100 scholars attended the conference,
with 28 students earning 1-year scholarships
The Florida Department of Education celebrated academic excellence at Florida’s 26th annual Sunshine State Scholars conference in Orlando [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Honors Top STEM Students at 2023 Sunshine State Scholars Conference
Commissioner Diaz Announces the Adoption of 13 New Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. today announced the adoption of 13 new career and technical education (CTE) curriculum programs [Read more…] about Commissioner Diaz Announces the Adoption of 13 New Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
Florida Department of Education Invites Public Input on Proposed Standards
Stakeholder contributions a vital part of the development process
Over the next two weeks, the Florida Department of Education will conduct three public forums where Floridians will have the opportunity to offer public input on the recently revised drafts of Florida’s academic standards in several content areas. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Invites Public Input on Proposed Standards
Department of Education Names Pinellas Educator a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Eisenhower Elementary’s Sarah Ann Painter one of five to vie for top award
The Florida Department of Education today named Sarah Ann Painter, a fifth grade teacher at Eisenhower Elementary School in Pinellas County, as a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Department of Education Names Pinellas Educator a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Department of Education Names Sarasota Educator a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Fruitville Elementary’s Kari Johnson one of five to vie for top award
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
Commissioner Corcoran Names 2021 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year
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