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
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Tampa Bay Business Journal: Local Tampa Bay education orgs get boost in STEM funding from Duke Energy
(April 16, 2021) Multiple Tampa Bay education organizations have received grants to boost their STEM p… Read More
Florida Politics: Duke Energy awards $650K in education-related grants in Florida
(April 10, 2021) The grants will be directed to 23 programs across the state. The Duke Energy Foundati… Read More
Catalyst: Duke Energy awards more than $650,000 in grants to educational programs
(April 9, 2021) The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded 23 grants, totaling $653,000, to educational pr… Read More
STEM Program Surges with Duke Energy’s Life-Shaping Support
Pinellas County is powered by Duke Energy – and so is an innovative STEM program that prepares stude… Read More
New Veterinary Science Building Opens at Richard O. Jacobson Tech High School
An exciting new chapter has begun at the Richard O. Jacobson Tech High at Seminole, with the opening o… Read More
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
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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Yesterday we celebrated the accomplishments of the students in our Next Generation Entrepreneurs program. This program bridges academics with real-world application while supporting innovative ideas. Congratulations to our top three winning teams who all exemplified the traits of innovation, resiliency, and product marketability. ![]()
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First Place: Sunrizon Economics, Janet and Melinda Liu, Palm Harbor University High School![]()
Second Place: Yurnu, Elise Tong, Largo High School![]()
Third Place: Helderly, Dean Mucaj, Palm Harbor University High School![]()
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Thank you to our sponsors for investing in our future innovators: Bank of America, DITEK, Lockheed Martin, Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, and the School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program.
Join us for Walker's Rising Stars, a dynamic virtual show where talented high school juniors and seniors will compete for college scholarships! Today we’re spotlighting our Theatre finalists:![]()
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Darrah Evans, Northeast High School![]()
Zoei Ortega, Palm Harbor University High School![]()
Caitlin Rivera, Osceola Fundamental High School![]()
Lexi Stephens, Palm Harbor University High School![]()
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Tune into the virtual show watch their performances on Thursday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Register to watch live at pinellaseducation.org/walkers
Helping boys improve their reading ability is a key element of our Closing the Gap initiative. Pinellas County Schools recently held its second annual Boys Read Battle of the Books, where ten teams of four boys representing their elementary schools participated virtually. This program allows boys to read books that appeal to their interests while also engaging their sense of competition. Congratulations to the team “Bookn Wagon” from Garrison-Jones Elementary School for winning the 2021 final battle!![]()
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Thank you to Transamerica, Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation, and Valley Bank for supporting Closing the Gap and classroom grants to make opportunities like this possible for students!
To celebrate #teacherappreciationweek, our friends at Clear Channel Outdoor are running digital billboards honoring Pinellas County Schools teachers. These can be seen at the following locations:![]()
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• US 19 (east side) South of Curlew facing South![]()
• Gandy Blvd (north side), West of Oak St facing East![]()
• I275 (west side) North of Haines Rd facing North![]()
• I-275 (west side) South of 4th Ave S facing North![]()
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Thank you Clear Channel Outdoor for helping us celebrate teachers!
Join us for Walker's Rising Stars, a dynamic virtual show where talented Pinellas County Schools high school juniors and seniors will compete for college scholarships! Today we’re spotlighting our Instrumental finalist:![]()
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Samantha Kopec, Tarpon Springs High School![]()
Jonathon Munoz, Gibbs High School![]()
Chase Oliveri, Tarpon Springs High School![]()
Amelia Pemberton, Seminole High School![]()
Brian Tran, Lakewood High School![]()
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Tune into the live streaming virtual show to watch their performances on Thursday, May 13 at 7 p.m.![]()
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Register to watch live at lnkd.in/eDEV9jf
Beep beep! Keep an eye out for PCS while you're driving around town this week. Thank you to @PinellasEd and @ccoutdoor for helping us set up these extra-special billboards around town reminding us all to #ThankATeacher this week and always!
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