FCAN Blog
TRIO Programs in 2025: A Turbulent Year, Uncertainty Ahead
Federally-funded TRIO programs have helped generations of Floridians access college. After several challenges in 2025, the future of the program is uncertain. TRIO is a collection of federally-funded college access programs that, for more than 60 years, have helped...
A Ground-Up Model for Data-Driven Student Success: Lessons From CFEED
A new report released by the Florida College Access Network (FCAN) examines the Central Florida Education Ecosystem Database (CFEED) Model, a regional data sharing system that provides insights into how to support student progress throughout pre K-12 and into...
Florida’s Postsecondary Attainment Inches Forward but the Finish Line Is Still Ahead
Florida has made tremendous strides toward its goal of 60% postsecondary attainment since 2019, under the guidance of the SAIL to 60 Initiative and the direction provided by Governor DeSantis, first outlined in Executive Order 19-31. Many objectives outlined by the...
What 40 Florida Education Leaders Told Us About Emergency Aid, and What Happens Next
A Powerful Day of Collaboration Points the Way Forward More than 40 education leaders from 22 Florida institutions convened Feb. 3 to develop strategies for supporting students who face financial emergencies during college. The daylong workshop produced near-unanimous...
2026 Florida Legislative Session Update
Laws Prioritizing Florida Students in Preeminent University Enrollment, Healthcare Education Programs, and Appropriations Take Center Stage. Florida's 2026 regular legislative session is scheduled to conclude on March 12. Thus far, there are several bills filed that...
Leon High School Opens College & Career Readiness Center, Giving Students a Launchpad for Life After Graduation
On January 29, 2026, Leon High School celebrated the grand opening of its new College and Career Readiness Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew school leaders, community partners, local officials, and champions of student success from across the region. The...
Key Takeaways from “Building High-Value Pathways: What the Research Shows and How Your Region Can Get Started” Webinar
Picture a high school senior in rural Florida watching career videos, perusing job boards, and scrolling through college websites, trying to answer a deceptively simple question: What should I do after I graduate high school? This student may find clues scattered...
2026 Florida Legislative Session Preview
Property Taxes, Increasing Accountability for Family Empowerment Scholarships, and Expanding Opportunities in Rural Communities Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session is scheduled to start on Tuesday, January 13. The education subcommittees leading up to this year’s...
Register for “Building High-Value Pathways: What the Research Shows and How Your Region Can Get Started” webinar
Most Florida jobs require postsecondary credentials. The question is: which credentials actually lead to good careers? High-value career pathways answer that question. They connect students to programs aligned with in-demand, high-wage jobs in their regions. They turn...
First-Look FAFSA Dashboard for the 2025-26 School Year Now Available
What’s New This Year FCAN’s First-Look FAFSA Dashboard provides actionable data for the 2025-26 school year making it easier than ever for educators and policymakers to see how their school, school district, or legislative district compares with others across the...