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Commissioner Richard Corcoran today released the following statement regarding the expected release of new pandemic related guidance for schools from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: [Read more…] about Statement from Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran on the New CDC Guidelines Regarding Schools
Despite facing unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Ron DeSantis’ commitment to education has not wavered. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis’ Florida Leads Proposed Budget Continues Historic Investments in Florida Students
At the conclusion of 2020, Florida Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran released Governor DeSantis’ following education highlights. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Proves Once Again Florida is the Education State
EO-07 maintains important assurances and parental choice from EO-06In partnership with the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, the Florida Department of Education issued Emergency Order 2020 – EO – 07 that maintains the critical flexibility and assurances outlined in EO-06 for Spring 2020, and includes: maintaining a parent’s right to choose what educational option best fits the needs of their family, including innovative learning options that benefit students, families and school employees; guaranteeing the fully panoply of services for at-risk students; and progress monitoring for all students, while ensuring financial flexibility and stability for school districts and charter schools. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Issues Emergency Order Regarding Spring Educational Options
The Florida Department of Education today announced massive enhancements to the KnowYourSchools portal that will make it easier for families to access information on school- and district-level educational outcomes. [Read more…] about KnowYourSchools Online Tool Empowers and Informs Florida Families
Florida ranks 3rd in the nation for K-12 Achievement according to a new 2020 Quality Counts report by Education Week. This is a move up from 4th in 2019 and the highest ranking ever in K-12 Achievement for the Sunshine State. [Read more…] about Florida Moves Up in National Ranking
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized 11 Florida schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. [Read more…] about Eleven Florida Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon School Honors
Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today named Krista Stanley, a sixth grade teacher at Yearling Middle School in Okeechobee County, as the 2021 Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year. [Read more…] about Okeechobee Teacher Named 2021 Florida Teacher of the Year
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) College of Education (COE) is partnering with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to explore innovative ways to assist school districts, state, community and technical colleges and State University System (SUS) institutions with aligning their career and technical education (CTE) programs to industry standards. [Read more…] about FAMU and Florida Department of Education Partner to Improve Florida’s Career and Technical Education Programs
The Florida Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning (OEL), in coordination with local early learning coalitions, has prioritized and increased access to child care services for first responders and health care professionals. [Read more…] about Department of Education Increases Access to Child Care Services
