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Florida Education Foundation Donates Nearly $30,000 to Hurricane Michael Impacted School Districts from Re-Book to Re-Build Fundraiser

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L-R: Gadsden County Superintendent Roger P. Milton; Bay County Superintendent Bill Husfelt; Bay County School Board member Ginger Littleton; Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons; Wells Fargo Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager Eric W. Billot II; Jackson County Schools Director of Elementary Education/Professional Development Carolyn Pilcher; Holmes County School Board Instructional Administrator Pamela Price; Florida Education Foundation Executive Director Bethany Swonson.

The Florida Education Foundation today awarded nine panhandle school districts who were hit hardest by Hurricane Michael a literacy grant that will enable them to re-stock their libraries and classrooms. Division of Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons presented the check in person to Bay District Schools, Gadsden Education Foundation, Holmes County School District and Jackson County School District. [Read more…] about Florida Education Foundation Donates Nearly $30,000 to Hurricane Michael Impacted School Districts from Re-Book to Re-Build Fundraiser

State Farm awards $50,000 grant to Florida Education Foundation

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For the second consecutive year, State Farm supports Florida’s student initiatives

At a meeting of the State Board of Education today, State Farm awarded a $50,000 grant to the Florida Education Foundation. Half of the grant will fund the Florida Reads Best initiative, and half will fund the Dr. Brian Dassler Leadership Academy, formerly known as the Commissioner’s Leadership Academy. This year’s award represents continued funding to initiatives that have enjoyed long-term support from State Farm.
State Farm has funded the participation of 353 school leaders in the Dr. Brian Dassler Leadership Academy, a program designed to improve the capabilities of school leaders in evaluating classroom instruction and in coaching teachers toward continuous improvement. This year’s grant will fund another class of school-based leaders in this program.
In Florida Reads Best, the State Farm grant has convened reading leaders from many Florida school districts, early learning organizations, universities and community organizations to plan strategies for reading improvement. Among those strategies is the creation of teacher professional development on reading instructional practices with a strong evidence of success.
This year’s grant will continue the professional development work of that team and seek to connect additional community partners to the system of developing high-achieving readers.
“We are incredibly grateful for State Farm’s continued partnership with the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Education Foundation as we continue working toward our goal of Florida being the best place in the world to receive an education,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “State Farm’s work with education in our state has a common theme, student achievement, and we look forward to celebrating improved outcomes as a result of this generous contribution for Florida’s students.”
“State Farm’s goal is to help build safer, stronger and better educated communities,” said Jose Soto, State Farm Community Affairs Specialist. “The work that the Foundation and the Florida Department of Education are doing to improve student achievement is well worth the investment, and we are delighted to contribute to their success.”
About the Florida Education Foundation
The Florida Education Foundation serves as the direct support organization for the Florida Department of Education. As a valued partner to public education, the Foundation’s mission is to invest in high achievement for every student to contribute to Florida’s globally competitive workforce. More information about the Foundation can be found at Florida Education Foundation.
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

Florida Education Foundation and Blue Man Group Partner to Offer Special Ticket Prices for Fla Teachers

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To thank Florida teachers for their hard work and dedication to Florida’s students, the Florida Education Foundation and Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando have again joined forces to offer Florida teachers discounted tickets for Blue Man Group performances. Additionally, for every adult ticket purchased, Blue Man Group will donate $2 to the Florida Education Foundation.
“The Florida Education Foundation supports the department’s efforts to help ensure Florida’s 2.7 million students have the greatest chance at lifelong success. We are thrilled that this collaboration will reward our state’s teachers for their invaluable contributions while enabling us to continue our student-focused work.” said Florida Education Foundation Chair Connie Smith.
Beginning April 17, Florida public school teachers can purchase Blue Man Group adult tickets at a discounted rate for performances between June 26 and August 13, 2017.
“Florida’s teachers work hard every day to make sure students have every opportunity for academic success and become the leaders of tomorrow,” said Ola Wawryn, Resident General Manager, Blue Man Group. “We are honored to partner with the Florida Education Foundation in support of our teachers while giving back to education in our great state.”
“As the 2017 Florida Teacher of the Year, I am very excited to work with Blue Man Group and help promote this great cause for our state’s educators,” said Jessica Solano. “The Blue Man show is an inspirational and entertaining convergence of science, technology and the arts. Florida’s teachers work tirelessly in our community and this is a great way to give back to them by offering a discount to attend a great show put on by Blue Man Group.”
To take advantage of this opportunity, educators should visit the Just For Teachers Community for the link to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office with a pay stub or school name badge proving employment. For questions about this offer, call 407-BLUEMAN (407-258-3626).
Blue Man Group engages audiences with their unique combination of animated comedy, energetic music and stunning theatrics performed live in a playful atmosphere. After enjoying the Blue Man Group performance, educators can also visit select Universal CityWalk venues for free with the presentation of their Blue Man Group ticket stub.
About the Florida Education Foundation
The Florida Education Foundation promotes and supports academic excellence for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in Florida. The Foundation recognizes outstanding teachers and educational contributors, develops strategic alliances with business organizations and advances statewide educational initiatives. For more information, visit www.floridaeducationfoundation.org.
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.