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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

Quality Counts report ranks Florida 3^rd in the nation for K-12 Achievement

Florida ranks 3^rd in the nation for K-12 Achievement according to a new 2020 Quality Counts report by Education Week. This is a move up from 4^th in 2019 and the highest ranking ever in K-12 Achievement for the Sunshine State. [Read more…] about Florida Moves Up in National Ranking