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
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Barbara Goldstein Named Chair of Holocaust Task Force
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today announced that Barbara Goldstein has been appointed as the Chair of the Commissioner’s Task Force on Holocaust Education. [Read more…] about Barbara Goldstein Named Chair of Holocaust Task Force
Education Leaders and Stakeholders Praise Governor DeSantis as “The Education Governor”
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
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
Commissioner Corcoran: Governor Ron DeSantis is the Education Governor
At the conclusion of 2019, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran released the following education highlights of Governor DeSantis’ first full year in office. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran: Governor Ron DeSantis is the Education Governor
Commissioner Richard Corcoran Commends Governor DeSantis for Prioritizing Florida’s Teachers and High-Quality Education in Bolder, Brighter, Better Future Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis’ budget makes historic investments in Florida’s education system, with a proposal to increase the minimum teacher salary for teachers across the state. [Read more…] about Commissioner Richard Corcoran Commends Governor DeSantis for Prioritizing Florida’s Teachers and High-Quality Education in Bolder, Brighter, Better Future Budget
New IT Apprenticeship Announced in Celebration of National Apprenticeship Week
CareerSource Florida and the state Department of Education today announced a new registered apprenticeship program in Information Technology at Tallahassee-based Inspired Technologies, one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the Southeast. [Read more…] about New IT Apprenticeship Announced in Celebration of National Apprenticeship Week
2019 NAEP Results Point to the Urgency to Be Bold and Raise Expectations
Florida’s Results Mix of Positives and a Call to Action
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran reacted to Florida’s results on the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 4th and 8th grade reading and mathematics assessments. [Read more…] about 2019 NAEP Results Point to the Urgency to Be Bold and Raise Expectations
Florida Department of Education Announces Workforce Education Listening Tour
Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced that the Florida Department of Education will be hosting a series of public hearings, in-person and virtually, to collect input that will help to inform the development of the state’s career and technical education workforce plan, which is due to the U.S. Department of Education in Spring 2020. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Announces Workforce Education Listening Tour
Florida Department of Education Announces Florida Standards Listening Tour
Releases revised draft of standards available for public comment
Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced the Florida Standards Listening Tour dates and locations. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Announces Florida Standards Listening Tour
