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Kim Jowell CEO, Pinellas Education Foundation The Pinellas County Schools (PCS) Referendum is d… Read More
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Innovative Solutions Blog
Congratulations, Pinellas County Schools!
Pinellas County Schools (PCS) recently shared the 2024 results for several assessments, including the… Read More
Putting Children First
Pinellas County School Board member Carol Cook is a remarkable advocate for children and education. Mr… Read More
A Tribute to Dick Austin
Our Foundation is where it is today because of individuals like Dick Austin, whose steadfast dedicatio… Read More
Remembering Bob Dillinger
We celebrate the life of Bob Dillinger, a former public defender, child advocate, and philanthropist w… Read More
Celebrating Our Take Stock Seniors!
We hosted our Take Stock in Children Se… Read More
News
Pinellas Education Foundation Provides $1.6 Million in Support to Pinellas County Schools Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Press Release) Largo, FLA – November 25, 2024 – Pinellas Education Foun… Read More
Pinellas Education Foundation Celebrates Education Advocates at Annual ChangeMakers Breakfast
(Press Release) Largo, FLA — September 6, 2024 — Pinellas Education Foundation proudly hosted its… Read More
Pinellas Education Foundation and Pinellas County Schools Proudly Announce the Bob and Joanne McIntyre Center
(Press Release) Largo, FLA — August 21, 2024 — Pinellas Education Foundation and Pinellas County s… Read More
Kiwanis Club of St. Petersburg Donates Over $166,000 to Pinellas Education Foundation’s Mentoring Program
Press Release (June 18, 2024) Largo, Fla. — Pinellas Education Foundation is thrilled to announce a… Read More
Oversight group gets firsthand look at how school tax dollars are used in Pinellas County
10 Tampa Bay (June 6, 2024) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As Pinellas County school district leaders gear u… Read More
Pinellas County scholarship program helps performing arts students hone skills
Fox 13 Tampa Bay (May 14, 2024) LARGO, Fla. – For two decades, the Walker’s Rising Stars Schol… 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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We cannot fulfill our mission without the generosity of our donors. We’re grateful for our partners like National Aviation Academy, who believe in the powerful impact of education. We recently asked Pamela Van Sant, President and Chief Operating Officer at NAA, why investing in education was important to her, and here is what she shared...
We were honored to host the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations’ Winter Conference last week at the Stavros Institute. This year’s theme, “Essential Conversations,” lived up to its name, as education foundation leaders from across Florida engaged in meaningful discussions and learned from one another.![]()
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The conference concluded with a tour of Enterprise Village. Since 1989, it has been one of the most impactful educational experiences for students! Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to these inspiring conversations!
Last night, the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation hosted some of our team members and their families for a lovely evening filled with holiday cheer.![]()
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We were treated to a reception and a beautiful tour of their Holiday Lights in the Garden display, making it a wonderful opportunity to share about our Foundations and celebrate the season together.![]()
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Thank you, Florida Botanical Gardens, for your hospitality and for creating such a memorable experience!
Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation continue their long-standing support of Pinellas Education Foundation with a $100,000 grant!![]()
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This funding supports Pinellas County Schools' Future Cities program, where middle school students tackle real-world challenges by creating sustainable solutions around energy, land conservation, and environmental issues. 🌍![]()
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This year, Duke Energy Florida also upgraded its storefronts at Enterprise Village and Finance Park, showcasing energy efficiency jobs and innovative tools like thermal cameras, virtual reality, and renewable energy concepts. ![]()
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With over $4 million in total contributions, Duke Energy’s dedication to education continues to transform lives and inspire brighter futures in our community. 💡![]()
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Learn more about this impactful collaboration: news.duke-energy.com/releases/duke-energy-florida-and-duke-energy-foundation-add-to-long-standing.....
PCS Seniors – Are you planning to attend a university, community college, technical school, or arts program? Pinellas Education Foundation is here to help with scholarships ranging from $500 to $20,000!![]()
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Apply between now and January 31 to unlock opportunities that can make your educational dreams a reality.![]()
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Start your application today at pinellaseducation.org/students and take the first step toward your future success!