The letter was signed by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. Last year, Republican FloridaGov. Ron DeSantissigned a bill prohibiting the use of state funds for any DEI programs. The University of Florida...
amongthefiftystatesinfundingduringthe1999-2000school year,spending$5,831perpupilinK–12.Thesefundsaredistributedequitablyacross schooldistrictscomparedwithotherstates,althoughFlorida’sfundingsystemisless equitablethanitappearsatfirstglance. TherelativeequityoffundinginFloridadoesnotmean,however,thatfundingis ...
The end of summer brings a welcome break from the Florida heat — and the beginning of a new chapter for college students across the state. For many, the start of the school year is a time of pure excitement. For others, though, it heralds a new season of worry about the rising cost...
Last year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that prohibits the use of state funds for any DEI programs. As a result, the University of Florida announced on March 1 it had closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, eliminated 13 full-time DEI positions and 15 admin...
Dr. Georgia Lorenz, president of Seminole State College of Florida, describes her institution's service area and academic footprint, details important points of academic focus, and outlines the school's integrated business partnerships. Video Picks|Viewpoints@FloridaTrend ...
USA Funds, education-loan guarantor, with its wiredscholar.com, is the foremost online resource for "going- to-college" information. Now, US FUNDS has launched a new Web site that offers Florida families a s...
Aiming to put an end to generational poverty once and for all in Florida, this scholarship program engages the Florida business community, organizations, and private donors in raising $10 million in scholarship funds with adollar-for-dollar matchfrom the Florida Prepaid College Foundation. That’s...
The bill prioritizes lower-income families and provides for home-schooled students to receive funds. Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has greatly advanced school choice in his state, is expected to sign. By the way, the WSJ notes that Georgia may fall short in the battle to give families better ...
Established in 2023, the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship℠ is a Florida Prepaid College Plan (covering tuition and most local fees) funded by Coke Florida with funds matched by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation’s Path to Prosperity Program. This scholarship opportunity is available ...
The Florida 529 Savings Plan is administered by the Florida Prepaid College Board. In September 2019 the Board enhanced the plan with expanded investment options, reduced fees, and additional investment managers. In 2022 the Board converted the age-based option to enrollment year funds that automatic...