Giving students real world, real work experiences benefits us all
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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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Bay News 9: Pinellas County looking for a few good mentors
(Dec. 28, 2021) Do you feel like you have something you could offer a young person? Some sort of wis… Read More
Pinellas Education Foundation Partners With the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg to Advance Education Equity
(Dec. 9, 2021) Supporting programs that promote race equity to achieve health equity lie at the heart… Read More
Pinellas Education Foundation Honors Business Partners of the Year at ChangeMakers Breakfast
December 8, 2021 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.– The Pinellas Education Foundation hosted its 4th ChangeMakers… Read More
Charley Harris honored as Lightning Community Hero
(Dec. 3, 2021) The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Charley Harris as the Lightning Community Hero this eve… Read More
New State Task Force Shines Light on Foundation’s Work to Close Achievement Gap
(Dec. 9, 2021) Earlier this year, the Pinellas Education Foundation’s signature work to address gend… Read More
Pinellas County Schools’ Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists named
(Nov. 15, 2021) The finalists were notified with a surprise break-in on November 15. The 132 nominee… 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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In honor of Celebrate Literacy Week Florida, we are highlighting our programs focused on literacy. The new Pinellas Early Literacy Initiative, launched this year by the Pinellas Education Foundation and Pinellas County Schools, aims to improve kindergarten readiness rates and literacy proficiency among elementary school students. The Initiative focuses on kindergarten readiness by extending the science of reading into Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and K-2 classrooms where teachers have an opportunity to affect educational achievement through evidence-based instruction. To date, 154 teachers have participated in professional development opportunities to support this program. ![]()
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The Pinellas Early Literacy Initiative is possible because of the generous support of the Helios Education Foundation, Riley Education Foundation, The Schwerin Family Fund at the Community Foundation Tampa Bay, Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, and the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation. #flcelebratesliteracy
It’s #ThankYourMentor Day! Today we’re calling all Take Stock Pinellas mentees, Take Stock in College student scholars, and alumni to reach out and give thanks to their mentors! Reply to this post with a “thank you” for your mentors who have offered support and guidance. ![]()
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Thank you to our Take Stock mentors! Your work helps us thrive through 2022! ![]()
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#MentoringMonth #ThankYourMentor #TakeStockinChildren
Thank you Tampa Bay Times for featuring Pinellas County Schools' Teacher of the Year, Eileen Iacobucci, in today's online edition.
East Lake High art teacher is Pinellas County’s Teacher of the Year
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Eileen Iacobucci is lauded as a leader and mentor who pushes students to take risks and let art tell their stories.
Eileen Iacobucci is the 2021-2022 Pinellas County Schools’ Teacher of the Year! An art teacher at East Lake High School since 2007, Eileen chairs the school’s Visual Arts Department. She says she considers herself to be a guide for her students, encouraging them to take risks and embrace the challenges that come with producing a work of art. Congratulations, Eileen!![]()
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Additional congratulations to ALL of the Pinellas County Schools individual school-based Teacher of the Year honorees and finalists! #EOE2022 #PCSTOY #PCSProud
@PinellasEd @BN9 It's an honor to be part of this Evening of Excellence to recognize some of our most prized treasures in our community...TEACHERS. Congrats to Eileen Iacobucci, Pinellas County Teacher of the Year! And to all nominees and educators.
Thank you @TB_Times for featuring @my_pcs' Teacher of the Year Eileen Iacobucci in today's online edition. https://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2022/01/26/east-lake-high-art-teacher-is-pinellas-countys-teacher-of-the-year/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_content=%40TB_Tmes&utm_source=twitter