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With K-12 schools closing across the country, the world’s premier aviation institution – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – has ramped up free online course offerings on topics ranging from aeronautics and meteorology, to computer applications, history and more. [Read more…] about Embry-Riddle Offers Free Online Courses for K-12 Students
Beginning on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Florida students will have access to free, live Advanced Placement (AP) review lessons delivered by AP teachers from across the country. [Read more…] about College Board to Allow Remote Advanced Placement Instruction, Testing
Governor Ron DeSantis, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Director Danny Burgess and Florida College System Presidents today applauded President Donald Trump and Congress for ensuring thousands of Florida veterans are able to utilize their GI benefits through remote or virtual instruction, after campus closures due to COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Commissioner Corcoran, Executive Director Burgess & College Presidents Applaud POTUS Expanding GI Benefits for Vets Impacted by COVID-19
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today unveiled available information and resources for students, parents and school districts during the extended spring break for students as they transition into distance learning. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Compiles Resources During Extended Spring Break
The Florida Department of Education today praised Duval, Union, Sumter and Collier district leaders for their commitment to implementing distance learning once the districts’ extended spring breaks conclude. [Read more…] about Four Florida School Districts Are Prepared for Distance Learning
The Department of Education and Commissioner Richard Corcoran are today using executive authority to support the Florida Division of Emergency Management to ensure Florida citizens are kept safe. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Announces Additional Guidance for the 2019-20 School Year
Richard Corcoran, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Education, today provided strong recommendations for extending spring break following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuing guidance specific to COVID-19 in Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Provides Recommendations for Spring Break
The College Board has announced that Florida leads the nation with the highest percentage of the class of 2019 graduates who took an Advanced Placement (AP) exam while in high school. [Read more…] about Florida Leads the Nation in Advanced Placement Exam Participation
The Florida Department of Education today thanked Fifth Third Bancorp for announcing their participation in Florida’s AAA Scholarship Foundation Tax Credit (FTC) program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Thanks Fifth Third Bancorp for Participation in AAA Scholarship Foundation Tax Credit Program
This week, the Florida Department of Education hosted the 2020 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! BOOK Your Trip: Adventure Awaits! Kickoff event. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Kicks Off Twelfth Annual Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!
