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
Groundbreaking strategies for systemic change
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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
A Crowning Touch of Support
Jim Myers, Crown Automotive Group President and Chief Operating Officer, has a fond memory that gets r… Read More
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83 Degrees: Talent shines in Walker’s Rising Stars scholarship competition
(May 20, 2021) The Pinellas Education Foundation is proud to announce the winners in its annual Walker… Read More
WTSP: Pinellas County high school rebuilds barn destroyed by Hurricane Irma
(May 17, 2021) A Pinellas County high school that had its barn destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017 now… Read More
Fox 13: Magnet high school students start early careers in veterinary science
(May 17, 2021) “This is Blackjack, he’s one of many bunnies here,” smiles 14-year-old Jo… Read More
Tampa Bay Times: The Education Gradebook
(May 12, 2021) Before you go … Every year the Pinellas County Education Foundation recognizes t… Read More
WTSP: 2 Tampa Bay educators named as finalists for Teacher of the Year
(May 6, 2021) The two Tampa Bay area teachers were surprised Thursday by members of the Florida Depart… Read More
Tampa Bay Times: Pinellas educator among five finalists for Florida teacher of the year
(May 6, 2021) The fifth-graders in Sarah Painter’s Eisenhower Elementary School class let out an aud… 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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Join us in celebrating our Take Stock in Children Class of 2021! Today we’re spotlighting the Take Stock graduates from St. Petersburg High and Tarpon Springs High School. We're so proud of you!
Samantha Kopec is a graduate from Tarpon Springs High School and will be attending the University of Miami this fall. She plans to study music business and hopes to become an entertainment lawyer or work in the music industry. You may recognize Samantha as one of our Walker’s Rising Stars the last two years – placing first in the Instrumental category this year. In addition to scholarships awarded through Walker’s Rising Stars, Samantha is the recipient of the NOPE Pinellas Scholarship and Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society Scholarship. Congratulations, Samantha!
Congratulations to our Take Stock in Children graduates St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools (North & South)! These students made a commitment to their education in middle school and are being rewarded for their hard work with scholarships.
Tatiana Simmons is a recent graduate from Pinellas Park High School and is headed off to the University of Central Florida in the fall. She will be majoring in biomedical sciences on the molecular microbiology track and plans to attend medical school to become an anesthesiologist. She is the recipient of two scholarships from our traditional scholarships program. She has been awarded the Police & Kids Foundation Scholarship and the Vyrle Davis Scholarship. Congratulations, Tatiana!
Congratulations to our Take Stock in Children graduates at Seminole High School and SPC Early College and Early Admissions. We’re so proud of what they have accomplished over the years!
Join us in celebrating our Take Stock in Children Class of 2021! Today we’re spotlighting the Take Stock graduates from St. Petersburg High School and Tarpon Springs High School. We're so proud of you!
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Congratulations to our Take Stock in Children graduating seniors at St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools (North & South)! These students made a commitment to their education in middle school and are being rewarded for their hard work with scholarships.
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