FCAN Blog
Key takeaways from “Revealing Potential: Proven Mentoring Strategies from Take Stock in Children”
January is National Mentoring Month and FCAN’s Assistant Director for Network Partnerships, Kathy McDonald, was recently joined by guest presenters Marci Poston, Director of Programmatic and Professional Development Services at Take Stock in Children (TSIC), and...
Join the conversation at the 2019 Florida College Access Network Summit
The momentum is building towards a culture of completion. Register today for the 2019 Florida College Access Network Summit and learn how Florida’s education and community leaders are making an impact by investing in promising practices that put students...
Skipping remediation: FCAN highlights strategies to support students who opt out of developmental education
In 2013, the Florida Legislature (Senate Bill 1720) made remediation optional for the majority of students entering Florida’s public colleges. With more students opting out of developmental education coursework and going directly into credit-bearing...
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Impact of the Government Shutdown on FAFSA and Verification
by Zenia Henderson, Director of Member & Partner Engagement, National College Access Network We know the tweet pictured here sounds painfully familiar to you and your students, given the current limited access to critical FAFSA-related IRS services. Don’t panic...
Register today for January 18 FCAN Webinar — Revealing Potential: Proven Mentoring Strategies from Take Stock in Children
We have a mentoring gap in the U.S.One in three young people are growing up without a mentor outside their family. Yet most people agree that mentoring relationships are powerful tools for connection and support, particularly for first generation students...
Broward County Public Schools receives “To and Through Advising Challenge” grant
One of the nation’s largest school districts has adopted a “to and through” approach to advising its high school students. Broward County Public Schools — the sixth-largest school district in the nation, and the second-largest in Florida — was a recipient of the To...
As Florida’s legislative season begins, a look back on 2018
As Florida leaders prepare for the 2019 legislative session and begin meetings in Tallahassee, FCAN is pleased to share its recap of the notable legislation from the 2018 session that stands to impact Florida college students. Education reforms from the...
Join the team — Florida College Access Network is hiring!
Florida College Access Network is hiring! We are seeking a Deputy Director & Chief Policy Officer who will be responsible for advancing evidence-based policy solutions to improve college and career readiness, access, and completion for Florida students, especially...
Key Takeaways for Meeting the College Access and Success Needs of Rural Students
FCAN’s Assistant Director for Research and Analytics, Kimberly Lent, was recently joined by guest presenters Dr. Jerry Johnson and Dr. Hobart Harmon, Co-Directors of the Institute for the Advancement of Research, Innovation, and Practice (ARIP-RE) at UCF, and Dr....
Senate bill would simplify FAFSA process for students
By Carrie Warick, Director of Policy and Advocacy, National College Access Network Last week, the leaders of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee introduced a bipartisan bill that takes a big step forward in simplifying the FAFSA filing...