florida department of education

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

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

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

Phase 1 of the program, available immediately as student scholarships for summer enrollment, is funded by a grant from Helios Education Foundation to the Florida Student Success Center

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) today announced a grant from Helios Education Foundation to enhance enrollment opportunities for Florida College System students. [Read more…] about Helios Education Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to FDOE Efforts to Boost Enrollment at Florida College System Institutions

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-06

In 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