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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!
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
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
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”
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
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
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
