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The Florida Department of Education today released the request for proposals (RFP) for the first phase of a $10 million grant to establish new, or expand existing, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. [Read more…] about Department of Education Announces $10 Million Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Training Opportunities
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today launched a new back-to-school reading list of his and Florida’s 2020 Teacher of the Year, Dr. Dakeyan Chá Dré Graham’s favorite reads for students and teachers to consider in the upcoming school year. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran Releases New Back-to-School Reading List
In response to Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 19-45, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) announced that it has met the deadline of August 1, 2019, to establish an integrated data repository and data analytic resource. [Read more…] about Department of Education Announces the Florida Schools Safety Portal
Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran tonight named Dr. Dakeyan Chá Dré Graham, from C. Leon King High School in Hillsborough County, as the 2020 Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis, Commissioner Corcoran Announce Dr. Dakeyan Chá Dré Graham, Hillsborough County Educator, as 2020 Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year
On July 17, the State Board of Education will vote to require every Florida public school to provide students in grades 6-12 at least five hours of mental health instruction. [Read more…] about Commissioner of Education Announces Enhanced Mental Health Requirements for Florida Schools
Following Governor Ron DeSantis’ directive to recruit and maintain high quality teachers in areas of critical concern to our students, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today announced that the Florida Department of Education allocated $15.8 million in federal funds to incentivize teachers with proven records of success to serve at Florida’s most fragile “D” or “F” schools. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran Identifies $15.8 Million to Recruit and Retain High-Performing Educators for High-Need Schools
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) today issued 2018-19 school and district grades, marking the 20th anniversary of school grades. [Read more…] about Florida Makes Monumental Improvement in School Grades
The Florida Education Commissioner today condemned the Spanish River High School Principal William Latson’s refusal to call the Holocaust a fact. [Read more…] about Statement of Commissioner Richard Corcoran in response to the principal at Spanish River High refusing to call the Holocaust a fact
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the 2019-2020 Budget, which includes victories for Florida’s students, families, educators and workforce. [Read more…] about Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Commends Governor Ron DeSantis on Signing Triumphant Budget
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran lauded three counties for joining the Guardian Program to protect their students. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran: We Welcome Citrus, Gadsden and St. Johns Counties to the Guardian Program
