Elevating Excellence to Close Degree Attainment Gaps
Helios Education Foundation exists to support postsecondary attainment for low-income and under-repres… Read More
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The Pinellas Education Foundation is proud to offer innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges faced by public education today. Explore our blog, whitepapers and other education resources, and check our calendar to see all upcoming events. To receive our latest updates and quarterly newsletter, sign up to join our email list below.
Innovative Solutions Blog
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
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
News
Tampa Bay Times: Gus Stavros, prominent education philanthropist, dies at 97
(Oct. 21, 2022) One of the Tampa Bay area’s top educational philanthropists, Gus Stavros, died Oct.… Read More
St. Pete Catalyst: Local program helps elevate students
(Oct. 25, 2022) Like many students at Gibbs High School, Ja’Tanaisha Thompson dreamt of attending co… Read More
Businessman and Philanthropist Dr. Gus Stavros, Guiding Force of Pinellas Education Foundation, Has Passed Away
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of visionary leader and founding Pinellas Educat… Read More
Forbe: Tom Brady Is Taking On Health Education With TB12 Method In Florida Schools
(Sept. 20, 2022) At a meeting this past summer in Tampa, Tom Brady’s eyes lit up as he listened… Read More
Tampa Bay Times: Pinellas County becomes first school district to include TB12 Method in its curriculum
(Sept. 10, 2022) For Tiffany Williams and Allison Swank, their 13-student wellness education class at… Read More
Fox 13: 10 Pinellas schools incorporate Tom Brady’s ‘TB12’ fitness method into curriculum
(Sept. 9, 2022) While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Dallas to face off against the Cowboys this w… 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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Applications are now being accepted for the Take Stock in Children scholarship and mentoring program. Students in grades 6 – 9 in Pinellas County Schools can apply to join this life-changing program. The deadline to apply is Dec. 15. Learn more and apply: pinellaseducation.org/tsic
Please join us at ChangeMakers 2022, presented by DITEK and Duke Energy. Our annual breakfast will highlight how the community’s support brings the mission of the Pinellas Education Foundation to life. The success of Pinellas County students, teachers, and schools is made possible because of you - our ChangeMakers! ![]()
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Please join the Pinellas Education Foundation for breakfast on Wednesday, December 7 at ChangeMakers 2022! Our community’s support brings the Pinellas Educat...
Make your college dreams a reality! High school seniors enrolled in Pinellas County Schools can complete one application and apply for hundreds of scholarships funded by local donors through our Traditional Scholarship application. Learn more: pinellaseducation.org/scholarships
Today is Future Teachers Of America Day, the perfect time to show your support for local schools and future teachers. Get our newly updated Support Education license plate! bit.ly/2y165E5
This week, members of our Stavros Career Education Board visited Osceola High School to review the Culinary Academy for a potential Academy of Distinction recognition. After a tour of the academy and in-depth conversations with the students, teachers, and administration, the attending members will present its recommendation to the full Stavros Career Education Board in December. If approved, the academy will receive additional funding from the Pinellas Education Foundation and school district and be recognized during a Pinellas County School Board meeting in February.
Please join us for ChangeMakers 2022 presented by @DITEKCorp and @DukeEnergy! Our annual breakfast highlights how the community’s support brings our mission to life. Tickets available at http://pinellaseducation.org/changemakers
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This week, members of our Stavros Career Education Board visited Osceola High to review the Culinary Academy for a potential Academy of Distinction recognition.
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