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Influential Teachers Make an Impact That Last a Lifetime
By Stacy Baier, CEO When I think back to graduate school, a fond memory stands out that goes far beyon… Read More
Closing the Gap: Cutting-Edge Program Tackles a Troubling Trend by Helping Boys Catch Up
By Jim Myers and Sebastian Dortch Seven years ago, it was an issue in pressing need of a solution –… Read More
USF’s Closing of the College of Education Runs Counter to University, Community Goals
By Charles M. Harris, Chairman The teacher at the front of each classroom is an absolute cornerstone o… Read More
The Power of Internships: Summer Career Acceleration Program Readies for Second Year Following Promising Debut
One point was underscored powerfully during the first year of the Summer Career Acceleration Program:… Read More
“Teaching is a Calling:” A Reflection on a Special Profession by 2018-19 Pinellas County Schools Teacher of the Year Nicole Kenngott
By Nicole Kenngott Teachers are driven by a passion to help others to become the best versions of them… Read More
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Pinellas County Schools and Pinellas Education Foundation to Partner with TB12 Foundation
Pinellas County Schools and Pinellas Education Foundation to Partner with TB12 Foundation Tom Brady an… Read More
Join 10 Tampa Bay to help students in Hillsborough, Pinellas counties this school year
(July 22, 2022) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Join 10 Tampa Bay and area educators this summer to help make… Read More
Elevating Excellence: Pinellas Schools program boosts students’ access to college
(July 28, 2022) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Students are being presented with more opportunities for high… Read More
Elwyn Named Foundation Board Chair
The Pinellas Education Foundation is proud to announce that Raymond James & Associates President a… Read More
Tampa Bay Times: Summer program helps ready Pinellas students for careers after graduation
(July 13) — As a junior at Seminole High School, Michael Piotrski, 16, has always dreamed of getting… Read More
Media Alert: Pinellas Education Foundation Announces New Officers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2022 Pinellas Education Foundation Announces New Officers Tash Elwyn, R… 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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The Next Generation Entrepreneurs program is now accepting applications from Pinellas County Schools high school students. This opportunity allows students start new businesses, bring an innovative idea to market while working with business community mentors. The program emphasizes adding value to people’s lives and the steps involved to being a successful entrepreneur. Students will compete in a "Shark Tank" style competition for a chance to win $10,000 in start-up funds! Learn more and apply at: pinellaseducation.org/nge
Our exciting health and wellness partnership with TB12, the TB12 Foundation, and Pinellas County Schools is currently underway! The pilot program is in six middle schools and four high schools in Pinellas.
Tom Brady Is Taking On Health Education With TB12 Method In Florida Schools
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Tom Brady's TB12 Foundation is partnering with schools in Pinellas County, Florida, on a health and wellness program that brings the legendary NFL quarterback's training philosophy to students, teache...
Our team spent Friday night collecting school supplies at the Venetian Isles Food Truck Friday Stuff the Bus event! Thank you to everyone who came out with their bags full of supplies to support students in Pinellas County Schools. Thank you, Brooke Palmer Kuhl, Craig Kuhl and RSBP Events for hosting another terrific event!
Take Stock in Children offers students hope for a better life through college scholarships and caring volunteer mentors. We are now accepting applications from students in 6-9 grade enrolled in Pinellas County Schools for this life-changing program. Learn more: pinellaseducation.org/tsic
Today we started distributing supplies from our annual School Supply Drive! We spent the morning loading up the cars of our volunteers with boxes full of supplies and delivering them to schools throughout Pinellas County. Thank you to our friends at Raymond James, Duke Energy, PSCU and FIS for helping us make those special deliveries! We are so grateful to everyone who helped support the campaign this year. These deliveries are possible because of the outpouring support from our community!
Our exciting health and wellness partnership with @TB12sports, @TB12foundation, and @my_pcs is underway! The pilot program is currently in six middle schools and four high schools in Pinellas.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/leeigel/2022/09/20/tom-brady-is-taking-on-health-education-with-tb12-method-in-florida-schools/?sh=41e5c08b767e via @Forbes
Our team spent Friday night at the Venetian Isles Food Truck Friday Stuff the Bus event! Thank you to everyone who came out to support students in Pinellas County Schools. Thank you Brooke and Craig Kuhl and @rsbpevents for hosting another terrific event!
4Today we started distributing supplies from our annual School Supply Drive! We are so grateful to everyone who helped support the campaign this year. These deliveries are possible because of the outpouring support from our community!
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