Past Events
Why strategic, bold approaches for increasing degree attainment are needed in Florida
Sep 3, 2014 | Events
Join some of the state’s thought leaders in economic development, K-12 education, higher ed and philanthropy for an open discussion on how communities can partner to ensure college access and success for all Florida students. Early Registration Ends September 8, 2014....
What state and federal policies are poised to make an impact on college and career readiness, access and success in Florida?
Aug 25, 2014 | Events
Florida State Senator Jack Latvala and Greg Darnieder, Senior Advisor to the Secretary on the College Access Initiative at the US Department of Education, to offer an insiders’ look at new initiatives REGISTER TODAY: Click here for event summary Early Registration...
Want to host a College Goal Sunday site? Registration now open through September 30
Aug 18, 2014 | Events, Research and Policy
College Goal Sunday, the nationwide initiative to provide free, professional help with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is currently registering sites to support the ambitious goal of serving students in all 67 Florida counties in 2015....
Florida C.A.N.! Webinar: Prevent “Summer Melt” and heat up college-going rates
May 7, 2014 | Events
On Thursday, May 15 from 2 to 3pm EST, Florida researcher Dr. Rebecca A. Schumacher will provide an overview of her evidence-based S.T.A.R. program as well as discuss why some low-income, college-going high school graduates don’t make it to college. Join the Florida...
Florida C.A.N.! releases webinar on creating local college access networks
Local College Access Networks (LCANs) are taking root in Florida. These collaborative, community-based alliances are organized around helping students prepare for, apply to and successfully complete their postsecondary educations. A new webinar released by the Florida...
Student Spending, Summer Melt and FAFSA filers: UPCOMING WEBINARS
Mar 18, 2014 | Events
In this week's list of upcoming webinars, learn about using real-time data to increase FAFSA filing, hear from Florida schools that bolster literacy and find out what college students do with cash and credit. THURDAY MARCH 20 | 2PM EST Spending: Why Students Do The...
Webinars of the Week: Rethinking 12th Grade, Community Partnership Case Studies & More
Mar 3, 2014 | Events
In this week’s recommended webinars on college access, find out about new approaches to 12th grade that better prepare students for college, learn practical lessons from 15 cities on community partnerships, and discover how a group of high school teachers created a...
Four College Access Webinars You Can’t Miss
Feb 14, 2014 | Events
The Gates Foundation wants your candid financial aid story to help it propose better public policy. In New York, a new study reveals the habits of successful young black and Latino men who graduate from failing high schools and make it into college, even thriving...
Florida, FAFSA & The First Lady: Find a Workshop, Fill Out the Form
Feb 6, 2014 | Events, Initiatives, News
February is FAFSA season. Filling out the form is crucial. Last year, Florida high school seniors left behind $100 million in federal financial aid through their low completion rates. Yesterday, even First Lady Michelle Obama weighed in on the subject, making an...
Public Meetings Seek Input on Common Core Standards
Oct 14, 2013 | Events
At Florida public schools, the new Common Core State Standards will be fully implemented by the 2014-15 school year. Florida C.A.N. supports the new standards, as part of our state's broader efforts to prepare more students for college and careers. However, recent...