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Kim Jowell CEO, Pinellas Education Foundation The Pinellas County Schools (PCS) Referendum is d… Read More
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Congratulations, Pinellas County Schools!
Pinellas County Schools (PCS) recently shared the 2024 results for several assessments, including the… Read More
Putting Children First
Pinellas County School Board member Carol Cook is a remarkable advocate for children and education. Mr… Read More
A Tribute to Dick Austin
Our Foundation is where it is today because of individuals like Dick Austin, whose steadfast dedicatio… Read More
Remembering Bob Dillinger
We celebrate the life of Bob Dillinger, a former public defender, child advocate, and philanthropist w… Read More
Celebrating Our Take Stock Seniors!
We hosted our Take Stock in Children Se… Read More
News
Pinellas Education Foundation receives Ready for School Funding from Raymond James to Support New Algebra Initiative
For Immediate Release (PRESS RELEASE) LARGO, FLA – January 14, 2025 – Pinellas Education F… Read More
Pinellas Education Foundation Provides $1.6 Million in Support to Pinellas County Schools Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Press Release) Largo, FLA – November 25, 2024 – Pinellas Education Foun… Read More
Pinellas Education Foundation Celebrates Education Advocates at Annual ChangeMakers Breakfast
(Press Release) Largo, FLA — September 6, 2024 — Pinellas Education Foundation proudly hosted its… Read More
Pinellas Education Foundation and Pinellas County Schools Proudly Announce the Bob and Joanne McIntyre Center
(Press Release) Largo, FLA — August 21, 2024 — Pinellas Education Foundation and Pinellas County s… Read More
Kiwanis Club of St. Petersburg Donates Over $166,000 to Pinellas Education Foundation’s Mentoring Program
Press Release (June 18, 2024) Largo, Fla. — Pinellas Education Foundation is thrilled to announce a… Read More
Oversight group gets firsthand look at how school tax dollars are used in Pinellas County
10 Tampa Bay (June 6, 2024) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As Pinellas County school district leaders gear u… 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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Over the next few weeks, we are shining a spotlight on the Top Ten Finalists for Pinellas County Schools Teacher of the Year, leading up to the winner announcement on January 27. 🌟 First up, let’s give a big round of applause to Brandy Ashby from Campbell Park Elementary School! Brandy is an inspiring educator who empowers her students to feel valued and excel. Stay tuned as we continue celebrating more outstanding teachers!
Class of 2025 – The countdown to graduation is on! There’s still time to apply for scholarships to fund your future education! Don’t miss your chance to earn awards ranging from $500 to $20,000 for college, technical, culinary, or arts schools.![]()
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🗓️ Deadline: January 31![]()
💻 Apply now: pinellaseducation.org/students
#ICYMI The Seminole Warhawk Marching Band performance at the 136th Tournament of the Roses Parade last week on New Year's Day! Congratulations to all the band members and band director Gerard Madrinan, our 2024 Pinellas County Schools Teacher of the Year, on this prestigious honor and opportunity to perform!
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January kicks off National Mentoring Month, and we are thrilled to celebrate all our amazing Take Stock in Children mentors! We are so grateful for all they do to inspire and support students during their educational journey to high school graduation and beyond. Stay tuned as we celebrate our mentors all month long! ![]()
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Interested in becoming a mentor? Learn more at pinellaseducation.org/volunteer
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2025, we’re excited for the opportunities ahead to make an even greater impact on the lives of students and teachers in Pinellas County. Together, we can create brighter futures and stronger communities.![]()
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Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, success, and endless possibilities!