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...
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...
Sarasota Sets Bold Goal: Get 182 More Students to College
When Thomas Williams looks at the data, he sees more than numbers. He sees 1,800 Sarasota County high school graduates each year who don’t continue their education. These are potential nurses for Sarasota Memorial, future entrepreneurs for local businesses, and...