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
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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
A Crowning Touch of Support
Jim Myers, Crown Automotive Group President and Chief Operating Officer, has a fond memory that gets r… Read More
2018-19 Take Stock in Children Mentor of the Year
By Marcus Boyd Working as a mentor and trying to make a positive impact on a student’s life has been… Read More
News
Patch: Achieva Donates $60K To Education Organizations During Pandemic
(March 16, 2021) Achieva Credit Union has donated a total of $60,000 since the start of the pandemic… Read More
Tampa Bay Times: Pinellas native reaches highest rank at America’s most prestigious ballet
(February 25, 2021) The last time Calvin Royal III appeared in the pages of this newspaper was the day… Read More
LifeTimes: Virtual Mentoring
(February 24, 2021) Think back. Was there a teacher or caring adult who changed the trajectory of your… Read More
The Weekly Challenger: Pay it forward by speaking to youth
(Feb. 19, 2021) Last year threw everyone a curve, especially students and families who were required t… Read More
In Memoriam: Crown’s Dwayne Hawkins – An Automotive Giant and a Foundation Friend
Dwayne Hawkins created an industry giant over the years with the Crown Automotive Group – one of th… Read More
Take Stock in Children: A Locally Created Initiative Having Statewide Impact
(Feb. 3, 2021) It has been changing young lives for more than a quarter of a century now, a transforma… Read More
White Papers and Reports
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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Engaging students in STEM education at all levels develops strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We are grateful to Duke Energy's investment in afterschool STEM programs, which give students greater opportunities to learn and explore the intersections of science, technology, engineering, and math. #DEPowerfulCommunities
Duke Energy awards $653,000 in education-related grants in Florida
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Duke Energy is investing $653,000 in educational grants to empower students and educators in Florida.
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Mentors like Laisha can help change the trajectory of a student's life. Thank you, Laisha, for being a dedicated Take Stock in Children Pinellas Scholarship Program mentor! Learn how you can become a mentor too at bit.ly/2I55xFIIt’s #MeetaNerdMonday! Meet Laisha Daley, Product Management lead for all things HUB360. Many don’t know that the proud mom, “firefighter wife” and dog mom is a karaoke lover, former Idol auditionee and worship leader at her church. Also a passionate volunteer, Laisha leads the Education pillar for Catalina’s CARE team, and has served as an advisor and mentor for the Pinellas Education Foundation’s Take Stock in Children (TSiC) scholarship program for over 16 years. Thanks for all you do, Laisha! #WomenLeaders #NerdonYourSide
We are so grateful for Achieva Credit Union's continued investment in education. This year, Achieva sponsored 45 classroom grants through our Fund A Classroom program. In addition, Achieva has an interactive space inside Finance Park - Stavros Institute to educate students about financial literacy. Thank you for supporting our teachers and students! patch.com/florida/dunedin/achieva-donates-60k-education-organizations-during-pandemic
Achieva Donates $60K To Education Organizations During Pandemic
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We are grateful to @DukeEnergy’s investment in afterschool STEM programs, which gives students greater opportunities to learn and explore the intersections of science, technology, engineering and math. #DEPowerfulCommunities
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Mentors like Laisha can help change the trajectory of a student's life. Thank you, Laisha, for being a dedicated @TSIChildren Pinellas mentor! Learn how you can become a mentor too at https://bit.ly/2I55xFI
We are so grateful for @AchievaCU's continued investment in education. This year, they sponsored 45 classroom grants in the Fund A Classroom program. Achieva also has an interactive space inside Finance Park to educate students about financial literacy. https://patch.com/florida/dunedin/achieva-donates-60k-education-organizations-during-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR1uByHnp6f7CHvVIT_c3B6D4hANPa3rqUSBGthNH9J5rKyi7TFEK4D40Bg