The Florida Department of Education has reported positive mid-year progress monitoring results, indicating continued student success under the state's progress monitoring assessments.
Florida has been recognized as the leading state for education freedom, according to the ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50 State Guide to Parental Empowerment.
This past weekend, the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) hosted 420 middle and high school students from 72 schools nationwide for The Great Debate: Florida’s National Civics and Debate Championship (NCDC) in Orlando.
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida have announced the 2025 Black History Month student art and essay contests, themed "Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s Success."
The Florida Department of Education has allocated over $24 million through the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program (Workforce CAP) to enhance workforce development programs.
Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. has announced the selected books for December as part of the Commissioner’s Book of the Month initiative.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 176 additional schools in Florida have been awarded the Purple Star School of Distinction designation for their support of military families.
The State Board of Education convened in Orlando, Florida, on November 20, 2024, coinciding with the 2024 Charter School Conference and School Choice Summit.
Tallahassee, Fla., November 20, 2024 – Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. has announced the books selected for November in the Commissioner’s Book of the Month program.
Tallahassee, Fla., November 12, 2024 – Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. has announced a $5 million allocation through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grow Your Own Teacher Grant (PCOG GYO).
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are inviting students to take part in the 2024 Native American Heritage Month art and essay contests.
The Florida Department of Education has launched the XploreFLEd initiative, aimed at providing students nationwide with access to Florida's workforce education courses.
Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr., has announced the selected books for October as part of the Commissioner’s Book of the Month initiative. This monthly reading challenge aims to encourage literacy and engagement among students in preK-12 schools by recommending one book per grade range.
The Florida Department of Education has announced the allocation of $62 million through the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program. This funding aims to create or expand workforce development programs throughout the state, providing students with practical educational experiences in fields such as aerospace, biomedical science, digital video technology, and aviation.