Remembering Bob Dillinger
We celebrate the life of Bob Dillinger, a former public defender, child advocate, and philanthropist w… Read More
Groundbreaking strategies for systemic change
The Pinellas Education Foundation is proud to offer innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges faced by public education today. Explore our blog, whitepapers and other education resources, and check our calendar to see all upcoming events. To receive our latest updates and quarterly newsletter, sign up to join our email list below.
Innovative Solutions Blog
Celebrating Our Take Stock Seniors!
We hosted our Take Stock in Children Se… Read More
Academies of Distinction
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a core focus of our work and supports our vision of ensuring e… Read More
Breaking Down Barriers: Impact of Scholarships
Did you know the number one barrier preventing students from pursuing higher education is financial? T… Read More
Closing the Gap Through Books
Boys and Guys Read Book Battles Our Closing the Gap initiative originated from research we conducted t… Read More
New Worlds Reading Initiative
Literacy is a fundamental skill that plays a critical role in education, which is why it is one of our… Read More
Events
April 23, 2024
Join us at Walker’s Rising Stars! Learn More
News
Pinellas schools closing the gender gap in reading with classroom strategies, a little competition
83 Degrees Media (April 16, 2024) The National Football League has the Super Bowl; Major League Baseba… Read More
Pinellas County Schools book battle competitions expand to engage more male students in reading
ABC Action News (January 26, 2024) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Students in Pinellas County put their kno… Read More
Seminole High’s Gerard Madrinan is Pinellas Teacher of the Year
St. Pete Catalyst (January 23, 2024) Mayor Ken Welch called teachers catalysts for inspiration who mak… Read More
Seminole High’s Gerard Madrinan Named Pinellas County Schools’ Teacher of the Year
Press Release (January 22, 2024) Largo, Fla. – Mr. Gerard Madrinan was named the 2024 Teacher of the… Read More
Seminole High band director is Pinellas Teacher of the Year
Tampa Bay Times (January 22, 2024) For the third time in a decade, a music teacher has been named Pine… Read More
Michelle Morales honored as Lightning Community Hero
January 13, 2024 TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Michelle Morales as the Lightning Commu… Read More
White Papers and Reports
Early Literacy Scan Report
In late 2019 the Pinellas Education Foundation convened an Early Literacy Steering Committee to better… Read More
Preparing Pinellas Students for the Future: College and Career Readiness Insights
For this report, college and career ready is defined by the indicator tracked by the Florida Departmen… Read More
Career and Technical Education
Pathways for Postsecondary and Employment Readiness Many jobs require more than a high school diploma… Read More
2018 Pinellas Community Indicator Report
The State of Postsecondary Access and Attainment in Pinellas County In December 2017, a group of Pinel… Read More
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Join us on Tuesday, April 23, at the Mahaffey Theater for an unforgettable night of talent and inspiration at Walker’s Rising Stars! Pinellas County Schools’ brightest young stars will take the stage to compete for scholarships in six categories, including Dance, Instrumental, Theater, Visual Arts, Vocal Performance, and Culinary Arts. Don't miss this opportunity to witness their incredible performances!![]()
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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors for their generous support in making this event possible. ✨ We are grateful for your dedication to empowering students and fostering creativity. Thank you Dr. Walker, Crown Cars, Publix Super Markets Charities, City of Clearwater Government, ConnectOn, Elisa's Greatest Wishes, Suncoast Credit Union, The Ryan Wells Foundation, and Rowe Architecture![]()
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Learn more about this event at pinellaseducation.org/walkers
🌟 Join us for a Digital Inclusion and ESmart Recycling Event! 🌟![]()
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🗓️April 20, 2024 | 10AM – 1PM![]()
📍 2333 34th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711![]()
🎙️ Hosted by Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg ![]()
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🔌 Gadgets for Good! 🔌 Support our local community members without access to technology by donating your electronics (except TVs)! Accepted items include computers, keyboards, computer mice, circuit boards, and LCD computer monitors. All hard drives will be securely destroyed, with certificates of destruction available upon request. Curbside/No contact drop-off available. Let's bridge the digital divide together! For more information, visit www.esmartrecycling.com/community
The Boys Read Book Battle is making waves in Pinellas County Schools by captivating young readers and closing the gender achievement gap. Read about our journey over the past decade and the impact of our Closing the Gap initiative in this recent article from 83 Degrees: pinellaseducation.org/news/pinellas-schools-closing-the-gender-gap-in-reading-with-classroom-stra...
We celebrate the life of Bob Dillinger, a former public defender, child advocate, and philanthropist who dedicated his life to making a difference in our community. Bob was a close friend of Pinellas Education Foundation and an active supporter of our mission alongside his wife, Kay. Bob's legacy of compassion and transformative work will continue to inspire us all. To learn more about his remarkable life and the lasting impact he made, please read our latest blog: pinellaseducation.org/remembering-bob-dillinger/
For 25 years, the Tampa Bay Rays have partnered with us to support student achievement, provide classrooms with essential supplies, and fund scholarships to deserving students facing financial challenges. At tonight’s game, they presented us with a check to continue driving our mission of accelerating academic achievement for all students. ![]()
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Thank you, Tampa Bay Rays, for investing in education! #RaysUp #RaysUpforEducation