Congratulations, Pinellas County Schools!
Pinellas County Schools (PCS) recently shared the 2024 results for several assessments, including the… 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
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
Academies of Distinction
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a core focus of our work and supports our vision of ensuring e… Read More
News
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
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
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 Raymond James for highlight us as a Champion of Mentoring. We are so grateful for partners like Raymond James, who elevate our work to give us visibility, allowing other corporations to see our impact and in turn invest in education.![]()
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Did you know we have the largest mentoring program in Pinellas County through our Take Stock in Children initiative? ![]()
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We strongly believe in the power of mentoring. Many students lack positive role models to help guide them through challenges in school and in life. ![]()
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Read what our CEO, Kim Jowell, had to say about our mentoring program and how to have a broader impact in Pinellas County here: www.raymondjames.com/about-us/our-stories/our-community/2024/08/27/community-mentorship-programs
Applications are now open for our Take Stock in Children program for eligible Pinellas County Schools students in grades 6-9. This life-changing program offers students hope for a better life through caring mentors, college success coaches and college scholarships. To learn more about the program, eligibility requirements, and apply, please visit pinellaseducation.org/students
Labor Day is a day to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. Our students are our future workforce. At Pinellas Education Foundation, we believe in preparing students for life after high school—whether they choose to attend college, enter the workforce, or obtain technical training.![]()
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As we honor the workers of today, we’re committed to empowering the workers of tomorrow.
Yesterday, our CEO, Kim Jowell spoke at the Rotary Club of Largo’s meeting to share information about our work and investments in improving student achievement, strengthening college and career readiness, and curriculum enrichment. The club has been a long-time partner of the Foundation through our Senior Scholarships program. Each year, they award the Rotary Club of Largo Scholarship to financially assist a deserving senior at Largo High School who is actively involved in school activities and community volunteer service.![]()
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Thank you, Rotary Club of Largo, for hosting us and supporting students as they prepare for life after high school.
The Pinellas County Schools Referendum will be on your November 5 ballot to support the recruitment and retention of quality teachers and staff members, strengthen reading, music and arts programs and provide up-to-date technology. Our district continues to raise academic excellence, earning an A district grade was possible because of this investment and we need to keep it going. ![]()
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We ask you to vote yes for our students. They are worth the investment. To learn more about the Referendum, visit our website at: pinellaseducation.org/referendum.