Education News
Education, schools, career training, and related news from Florida
Florida Gov. Scott Announces Highest Per-Student K-12 Education Funding as Part of ‘KEEP FLORIDA WORKING’ Budget
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Rick Scott announced his proposed K-12 per-pupil funding in the 2015-2016 “KEEP FLORIDA WORKING” budget of $7,176,...
Fla. Gov. Scott Signs Legislation that Lowers Tuition for All Florida Students
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- On Monday, Fla. Governor Rick Scott signed House Bill 851 that lowers tuition for all Florida students. Governor Scott said, “Making sure all Floridians have access to an affordable higher education is one of my top priorities."
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott Announces $30 Million Commitment for High-Skill/High-Wage Job Training in ‘It’s Your Money Tax Cut Budget’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Today, Florida Governor Rick Scott announced $30 million in funding for a new workforce training initiative focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) occupations and other high-skill/high-wage jobs as part of the 2014-2015 “It’s Your Money Tax Cut Budget.”
Fla. Gov. Scott Presents $15 Million in School Recognition Funds to Broward County Schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- On Monday, Florida Governor Rick Scott acknowledged Broward County's public schools that sustained high student performance or demonstrated substantial improvement in student performance by presenting a check totaling more than $15 million in School Recognition Program funding to Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. The check presentation was made before an audience of educators and community leaders at Piper High School in the City of Sunrise.
Fla. Governor Scott Presents $8.8 Million in School Recognition Funds to Hillsborough County Schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Florida Governor Rick Scott on Friday acknowledged Hillsborough County's public schools that have sustained high student performance or demonstrated substantial improvement in student performance by presenting a check totaling nearly $8.8 million in School Recognition Program funding to representatives from Hillsborough County schools.
Fla. Gov. Scott Appoints Three to Board of Trustees, Florida Gulf Coast University
Tallahassee, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Larry D. Hart and the appointments of Dorene S. McShea and...
FL Gov. Crist Invites Floridians to Participate in Hispanic Heritage Month Student and Teacher Contests
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist yesterday invited Florida students in kindergarten through 12th grades to participate in the eighth annual Florida...
Fla. Gov. Crist Signs Legislation Increasing Tax Credit Cap For Scholarship Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today signed Senate Bill 2126, relating to Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTCSP), alongside bill sponsors...
Toussaint L’Ouverture High School COO Maj. Bernadel invited to U.N. Women Empowerment Conference
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Toussaint L'Ouverture High School for Arts & Social Justice (TLHS) is pleased to announce that its Co-founder...
Fla. Gov. Crist Applauds Florida’s Colleges for Their Role in Economic Recovery
TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -- Governor Charlie Crist today, during the Florida Association of Community Colleges’ Annual Legislative Summit, honored the presidents and trustees of...
Fla. Governor Crist Supports Food Brings Hope Program
DAYTONA BEACH /Florida Newswire/ -- Governor Charlie Crist today visited with local Volusia county school children and administrators at Hinson Middle School to laud...
Governor Crist Appoints Kevin Tynan To Broward County School Board
HOLLYWOOD /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Kevin Tynan of Pembroke Pines to the Broward County School Board. He will fill the...
Governor Crist Signs Legislature’s Parameters For Historic Gaming Compact With Seminole Tribe Of Florida
MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist on Monday signed Senate Bill 788, relating to gaming, which outlines the Legislature’s parameters for a...
Governor Crist Unveils New Reading Technology For Florida’s Students And Their Teachers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today joined Commissioner of Education Dr. Eric J. Smith and President of AT&T in Florida Marshall...
Dr. James T. Brown Earns Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Designation
ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dr. James T. Brown PMP, PE, a widely recognized project management authority and author, has earned the Certified Speaking...
