Putting Children First
Pinellas County School Board member Carol Cook is a remarkable advocate for children and education. Mr… Read More
Groundbreaking strategies for systemic change
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Innovative Solutions Blog
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
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
News
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
Pinellas County scholarship program helps performing arts students hone skills
Fox 13 Tampa Bay (May 14, 2024) LARGO, Fla. – For two decades, the Walker’s Rising Stars Schol… Read More
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
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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Our first collection event for the 2024 Tampa Bay School Supply Drive is off to a great start! Come see us at Tropicana Field, main gate in Lot 7, until 8:30pm! When you donate school supplies for the upcoming year, you will receive a game voucher for a future home game! ![]()
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Hillsborough Education Foundation is also here! Visit them in Lot 1 outside of gate 4 to drop off supplies for students on both sides of the bay. ![]()
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Thank you, Tampa Bay Rays, for hosting us! ✏️✏️✏️
We are thrilled to receive a generous $166,500 donation from the Kiwanis of St Pete for our Take Stock in Children mentoring program. This contribution will sponsor 37 Pinellas County students, providing them with mentors, college success coaches, and 2-year Florida Prepaid Scholarships.![]()
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Since its inception nearly 20 years ago, the Fischer-Carr Scholarship Fund has raised over $1.4 million to support Pinellas County students. Thank you, Kiwanis Club of St. Petersburg, for your longstanding commitment to provide deserving students with hope for the future.![]()
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Read more about the Kiwanis Club of St. Petersburg’s generous support: pinellaseducation.org/news/kiwanis-club-donates-mentoring-program/
We’re partnering with Tampa Bay Rays and Hillsborough Education Foundation to provide students on both sides of the Bay with the basic supplies they need to succeed this school year.![]()
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Stop by Tropicana Field this Friday from 2-8:30 p.m. and donate much-needed supplies to the Tampa Bay School Supply Drive. Those who drop off supplies will receive a voucher for two tickets to a 2024 Rays home game!* #RaysUp![]()
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Learn more about all the ways you can help at tbschoolsupplydrive.com![]()
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*Limit one per household. Some exclusions apply.
🎓✨ Celebrating our Class of 2024! ✨🎓 Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Jose, a recent graduate from our Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program. This fall, Jose will be attending St. Petersburg College, pursuing a career in accounting. We’re incredibly proud of his achievements and excited to see all the great things he will accomplish in the future.
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