A Tribute to Dick Austin
Our Foundation is where it is today because of individuals like Dick Austin, whose steadfast dedicatio… 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
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
Academies of Distinction
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a core focus of our work and supports our vision of ensuring e… Read More
Breaking Down Barriers: Impact of Scholarships
Did you know the number one barrier preventing students from pursuing higher education is financial? T… Read More
Closing the Gap Through Books
Boys and Guys Read Book Battles Our Closing the Gap initiative originated from research we conducted t… Read More
News
Pinellas County voters may decide on proposed tax increase to boost school funding
10 Tampa Bay (May 7, 2024) LARGO, Fla. — Pinellas County voters may have another question on their b… Read More
Pinellas Education Foundation and Pinellas County Schools Name Walker’s Rising Stars Scholarship Winners
Press Release (April 23, 2024) St. Petersburg, Fla. – Twenty-three Pinellas County high school junio… Read More
WWE Royal Rumble had $47M economic impact in St. Petersburg
WFLA (April 19, 2024) A World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) event held earlier this year had a $47 mil… Read More
Official report details economic impact of WWE Royal Rumble in St. Pete
Fox 13 (April 19, 2024) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – New official numbers show in vivid detail the eco… Read More
Royal Rumble’s economic impact tops $47 million
St. Pete Catalyst (April 18, 2024) Recently released financial numbers for World Wrestling Entertainme… Read More
Pinellas schools closing the gender gap in reading with classroom strategies, a little competition
83 Degrees Media (April 16, 2024) The National Football League has the Super Bowl; Major League Baseba… 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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The Florida deadline for high school seniors and college students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application is approaching on May 15! Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend. Additional forms may be required. Don’t know where to start? Check out the Pro Tips for completing the 2024-25 FAFSA Form: ow.ly/IWVa50RASJP
The Tampa Bay Rays have been a partner of Pinellas Education Foundation for over 25 years. They recently presented us with a check for $50,000 to continue supporting our mission during Pinellas County Schools spirit night at the Trop. Check out this video to see the check presentation! #RaysUp
Pinellas County Schools graduations are just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate the Class of 2024! Today, we're highlighting GTake Stock in Childrenn Children Senior from Clearwater High School. Giovani is gearing up to attend St. Petersburg College this fall. Congratulations! 🎓🎉