FCAN Blog
Together, We Can End Systemic Racism
A Message from Florida College Access Network Like the rest of our nation and the world, FCAN is mourning the senseless killings of George Floyd and the many black men and women—including Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor—whose lives were taken because deep-rooted...
Key takeaways from “Peer Power: The Untapped Source to Increase College Access”
What happens when you train 60 students as peer influencers and unleash their creativity to build college going cultures in their school? Over 2,400 lives are changed! Those are the early results from the first cohort of BRACE Cadets, a peer-to-peer college and...
Educate Tomorrow shares tips for supporting foster students during COVID-19
By Racquell Perry, Esq, Program Associate, Positive Pathways, Educate Tomorrow COVID-19 has altered the lives of everyone across the country, including thousands of former foster youth who are now students at colleges and universities throughout Florida. For many of...
Key takeaways from “Partnering for Success: Creating Education Alignment That Works”
In 2004, out of 100 incoming Chicago Public School freshmen, only six were projected to earn a college degree. That was the startling statistic on the cover of the Chicago Tribune that set in motion a new approach to dramatically increase the outcomes for students....
Good Work! FCAN announces 2020 Workforce Education Innovator Award winners
With 50% of jobs at risk of being replaced by automation in the next several decades, now more than ever Florida needs to shrink educational attainment gaps so that Floridians have the credentials they need to prepare for tomorrow’s jobs. That’s why FCAN is pleased to...
FCAN announces 2020 College Ready Florida Innovator Award winners
Mobilizing students to plan for their futures takes great effort. That’s why FCAN is excited to recognize school and community leaders and professionals who made impactful contributions and utilized innovative strategies this school year to increase the effectiveness...
Florida ranks third in U.S. in number of undocumented students in higher education
Within the next few weeks, the United States Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The program was created in 2012 when then-President Barack Obama issued an executive order to grant eligible...
FCAN announces 2020 Florida FAFSA Challenge winners!
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2020 Florida FAFSA Challenge, a statewide campaign to increase the proportion of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)!As of April 24, 38.7% of Florida public high...
Register today for “Peer Power: The Untapped Source to Increase College Access”
Broward County Public Schools launched Broward BRACE Cadets in the spring of 2019 to harness the power of peer influence and reach. BRACE Cadets are high school students who are trained to help their peers take action in preparing for college, career,...
Key takeaways from “Closing the Opportunity Divide: Holistically Building Career Readiness in Young Adults”
Companies continue to face a talent shortage in key areas. One of the proven ways to help young people prepare for these jobs is through education beyond high school and meaningful career experiences, along with wraparound supports. On May 12, Theodore...