Supporting Pinellas County Schools Referendum is Investing in Our Future
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 receives Ready for School Funding from Raymond James to Support New Algebra Initiative
For Immediate Release (PRESS RELEASE) LARGO, FLA – January 14, 2025 – Pinellas Education F… Read More
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
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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Today’s spotlight is on Jill Shircliff from Osceola Middle School, one of our Top Ten Finalists for Pinellas County Schools Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Jill finds joy in helping her students overcome challenges and achieve success. Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate more amazing educators!
It’s “I am a Proud Take Stock Mentor Day”! We’re so thankful for all our Take Stock in Children mentors, like Laura, who dedicate time each month to make a difference in a student’s life. If you’re a proud Take Stock mentor sound off in the comments below! #NationalMentoringMonth
Meet Kaley Olles, a language arts teacher from Safety Harbor Middle School, one of our Top Ten Finalists for Pinellas County Schools Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Kaley fosters an engaging environment to help students become lifelong readers. Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate more outstanding educators!
Let’s give a big round of applause to Tarik Mowatt a math teacher at Meadowlawn Middle School, one of our Top Ten Finalists for Pinellas County Schools Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Tarik encourages his students to embrace challenges and love the process of learning as they grow into world-changers. 🌎Stay tuned as we continue highlighting more inspiring educators!
Today’s spotlight is on Kelly Hefty from Azalea Elementary School, one of our Top Ten Finalists for Pinellas County Schools Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Kelly is dedicated to ensuring her students feel seen, heard, and valued, equipping them with confidence and the skills they need to conquer their next big step. Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate more amazing educators each day this week!