Giving students real world, real work experiences benefits us all
By Bill Goede, President of Bank of America Tampa Bay At Bank of America, we are dedicated to driving… Read More
Groundbreaking strategies for systemic change
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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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Internships Lead Directly to Employment
The Summer Career Acceleration Program (SCAP), a project of the Pinellas Education Foundation and Pine… Read More
Tampa Bay Times: $2M gift ensures future of Walker’s Rising Stars arts competition in Pinellas
(May 12, 2022) Jeffrey Walker, the St. Petersburg neurosurgeon who helped start the Walker’s Rising… Read More
Teachers honored as Lightning Community Heroes
(May 6, 2022) – In honor of and in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week from May 2-8th, the… Read More
Catalyst: Pinellas Education Foundation offers new scholarship
April 13, 2022 – April 13, 2022 – Graduating seniors in Pinellas County Schools now have a… Read More
WTSP: Pinellas County elementary school principal raises money to provide foster kids with totes
(April 5, 2022) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Foster children in Pinellas County will now have totes to pa… Read More
Closing the K-12 digital divide in the post-pandemic age
Published in the St. Pete Catalyst’s Community Voices There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandem… 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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Sponsored by Verizon, Pinellas County Schools hosted its annual STEM Expo and Elementary Science Exhibition yesterday—introducing students to guest scientists and possible STEM careers. We’d like to take this opportunity to recognize Verizon for its ongoing commitment to STEM education. Verizon collaborates with education and technology experts, as well as nonprofit partners, including the Pinellas Education Foundation, to build and support STEM programs “that create the kinds of transformations that change lives.” Thank you, Verizon!
These two are amazing young women!These sisters are seriously awesome! Janet (age 16) and Melinda (age 15) Liu are BOTH graduating early from Palm Harbor University High School (after skipping grades), they’ve authored TWO economics books for kids/teens and started their own economic YouTube channel. On top of that, they’re star piano players and they’re going to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) together. Check out my ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay story here: www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-north-pinellas/pinellas-county-sisters-head-to-mit-following-lo.... Pinellas County Schools
Melinda and Janet are amazing examples of some of the extraordinary students coming out of Pinellas County Schools! The Foundation has had the pleasure of working closely with both students as they have competed in our Next Generation Entrepreneurs program and Walker's Rising Stars. We know they both have bright futures ahead! Tune in to ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay at 6:15 tonight for the full story!These sisters are seriously awesome! Janet (age 16) and Melinda (age 15) Liu are BOTH graduating early from Palm Harbor University High School (after skipping grades), they’ve authored TWO economics books for kids/teens and started their own economic YouTube channel. On top of that, they’re star piano players and they’re going to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) together. Check out my ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay story here: www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-north-pinellas/pinellas-county-sisters-head-to-mit-following-lo.... Pinellas County Schools
Congratulations to our First Place scholarship recipients of Walker's Rising Stars!![]()
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Theater: Jake Tottle, East Lake High![]()
Vocal: Sahara Seifried, Gibbs High School![]()
Instrumental Music: Nicholas Ivy, Gibbs High School![]()
Culinary Arts: Brannen Fairbank, Osceola Fundamental High School![]()
Visual Arts: Luna Garcia, East Lake High School![]()
Dance: Kiley Campbell, Largo High School
Very proud to share that the @PinellasEd celebrated the 19th annual Walker's Rising Stars scholarship competition and received a $2M arts endowment from Dr. Jeffrey Walker - the largest gift the Foundation has received dedicated to the arts in education. https://www.raymondjamesconnect.com/t4g1FI
Thank you @TBNwebmaster for sharing our big news! https://www.tbnweekly.com/local_news/article_7dcc1d7a-d60e-11ec-9ffb-436dd89f7b52.html
The Pinellas County School Board has voted to proceed with negotiations to hire Kevin Hendrick as the new superintendent. Mr. Hendrick is a PCS alum and the current Assoc. Superintendent of Teaching & Learning for PCS. More about the Superintendent Search: http://pcsb.org/superintendentsearch
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