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
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
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
News
Tampa Bay Times: Summer program helps ready Pinellas students for careers after graduation
(July 13) — As a junior at Seminole High School, Michael Piotrski, 16, has always dreamed of getting… Read More
Tampa Bay Times: Raymond James leader will head Pinellas Education Foundation board
(July 12, 2022) Tash Elwyn, the president and CEO of Raymond James & Associates, has been named to… Read More
Catalyst: Career Acceleration Program prepares students for workforce
(July 12, 2022) Many students graduate high school lacking essential job skills and without realizing… Read More
Classroom Grants Put STEM in Students’ Hands
At schools throughout Pinellas County, students and teachers alike recently experienced the benefits o… Read More
Media Alert: Pinellas Education Foundation’s Summer Career Acceleration Program Returns for a Third Year, Providing Job Skills Training to Local Students
LARGO, Fla. – The Pinellas Education Foundation has announced the launch of its annual Summer Career… Read More
TBBJ: Pinellas Education Foundation receives $2 million gift focused on arts
(May 18, 2022) A Largo-based nonprofit has received a gift focused on arts education, marking the larg… 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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Thank you, ESmart Recycling for donating refurbished laptops to support our Family E-Learning Coaching program. 💻![]()
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To learn more about the Family E-Learning Coaching program, visit: pcsb.org/FamilyEcoaching
REMINDER: The next Superintendent's Listen and Learn session is Wednesday, August 17, at 6:00 p.m., covering Performing and Visual Arts.![]()
Join in-person at Dunedin Fine Art Center or virtually: youtu.be/96-o8ywKTlg![]()
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Superintendent Kevin Hendrick will be hosting Listen and Learn sessions throughout the district to gain feedback and share his vision for PCS. Staff, families and community members are welcome to attend. There will be opportunities for feedback on many areas as well as a focus topic and presentation at each session.
Our School Supply Drive at Tropicana Field on Friday was a huge success 🚌 WE FILLED 2 BUSES WITH SUPPLIES! 🚌 One bus during the day and the second bus before the game. We were amazed by the overwhelming generosity of the Rays fans who showed up in droves to support students. Thank you to our partners at the Tampa Bay Rays, WFLA News Channel 8 and Hillsborough Education Foundation for bringing the community together to support education. #raysup
We had such an awesome morning with the Tampa Bay Rays and WFLA News Channel 8 for the Back to School Supply Drive! Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning including Crown Cars, Duke Energy, Creative Contractors, National Aviation Academy, Semper Foods, Acceptance Insurance and more. We received so many donations we already filled up one bus with supplies! ![]()
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But we’re not done! Help us fill bus #2 🚌 We will be back at Tropicana Field tonight collecting supplies before the game with Hillsborough Education Foundation from 5-8 p.m. at Gate 4 and Lot 6! Those who bring donations to the game will receive a voucher for two Rays home game tickets! 🎟![]()
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Can’t make it today? No problem! You can donate online at pinellaseducation.org/supplies #raysup
✏️Happening right now! 🖍 Tune in to WFLA News Channel 8 for the Back to School Supply Drive with our partners Tampa Bay Rays, WFLA, Hillsborough Education Foundation and Achieva Credit Union! ![]()
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Our Pinellas team is collecting school supplies TODAY at Tropicana Field from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Lot 6) and again at game time from 5 – 8 p.m. (Lot 6 & Gate 4). ![]()
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To learn more about all the ways you can support this campaign, visit pinellaseducation.org/supplies
REMINDER: The @PinellasSuper Performing and Visual Arts Listen and Learn session is Wednesday, Aug 17, at 6pm.
Staff, families and community are welcome to attend and provide feedback for district leadership. Join in-person at @dfac or virtually: https://youtu.be/96-o8ywKTlg
Our School Supply Drive at Tropicana Field was a huge success – WE FILLED 2 BUSES! We were amazed by the generosity of Rays fans who supported students. Thank you to our partners at the @RaysBaseball @WFLA & @Hillsedufnd for bringing the community together to support education.
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