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Key Takeaways from “Florida Math Pathways: Putting Students at the Center” Webinar
Florida College Access Network hosted a webinar on Thursday, October 26, 2023 focused on how the new Florida Math Pathways being piloted this school year will put students at the center when fully implemented during the 2024-25 academic year. Keynote speaker, Kiaira...
Save the Date: 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit to take place at the Hilton Orlando
Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce next year's location for the 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit taking place at the Hilton Orlando. Mark your calendars for a premier event that convenes passionate education stakeholders from multiple sectors to network,...
Register for “Collaborative Data-Sharing in Florida” Webinar
Aimed at enhancing student success from preschool through higher education, the Central Florida Educational Ecosystem Database (CFEED) is a powerful tool for change that is unique to both Florida and the United States. In FCAN’s November “Hot Topics” webinar, you will...
Bridge 2 Life’s Students Create Digital Content to Promote College-Readiness
By Colleen Lockwood, Director, Broward County Local College Access Network, Bridge 2 Life Three years ago, Bridge 2 Life (B2L), Broward County's local college access network, established a Student Digital Content Creator (DCC) team to build a platform for students to...
ASPIRE Capital Region Partners Host Career Expo for Students
By Corrie Melton, Vice President of Membership and Talent Development, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce ASPIRE Capital Region partners recently hosted the inaugural North Florida Worlds of Work (WOW) career expo. Although the event is not an official event of...
FCAN welcomes Ashley Butler and Channing D. Thornton to its board of advisors
The Florida College Access Network’s Board of Advisors is thrilled to announce the addition of two exceptional leaders to its ranks: Ashley Butler, President and Franchisor of Ice Cold Air, and Channing D. Thornton, Executive Vice President at Regions Financial...
FCAN Selects 15 Student Advocacy Fellows to Champion Education Policy Change
FCAN selects a cohort of 15 student advocacy fellows to participate in its third annual Advocacy Day in Tallahassee. This event provides students with a unique platform to engage with elected officials and champion needed improvements in education policies. "Student...
Key Takeaways from “The Better FAFSA Overview” Webinar
The Better FAFSA will be released in December 2023, with an official date to be announced from Federal Student Aid. By statute, it must be released by January 1, 2024. With these changes, many questions have surfaced for students, parents, and practitioners. In an...
Register for “Florida Math Pathways: Putting Students at the Center”
How will the new Florida math pathways put students at the center?Join us on Thursday, October 26, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST, and learn how our expert panelists brought forth the opportunities that led to the math redesign initiative set for full implementation in the...
Six local communities receive support to guide students through college and career planning
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is excited to announce participants in a new opportunity developed to support Florida high schools through a yearlong program to enhance and improve the implementation of the College Ready Florida (CRF) statewide initiatives....