FCAN Blog
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...
Florida College Access Network Announces Kimberly Krupa as Director of Network Engagement and Communications
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to announce that Kimberly Krupa, Ph.D., has joined the organization as Director of Network Engagement and Communications. Dr. Krupa brings extensive experience in coalition building, strategic communications, and...
Community Partnerships Power New College & Career Center at Pasco High School
When students at Pasco High School walk through the doors of their new College & Career Center, they’re entering more than just a renovated science classroom. They’re stepping into a hub where every resource needed for postsecondary success is accessible in one...
Florida High School Students Will Soon Learn About How to Pay for College
We recently wrapped up Economic Education Month, which celebrates and promotes economic literacy education and financial decision-making skills among students and the public. Florida had a special reason to celebrate this year: soon, all Florida high school students...
Key Takeaways from “Insights Into Action: The Next Phase of Florida’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System” Webinar
When high school students and families try to understand which education pathways lead to good careers, they could face a frustrating reality: the information exists, but it’s scattered across different systems and difficult to piece together. Florida has built one of...
Registration Opens for the 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit
Registration is now open for Florida College Access Network's (FCAN) annual Talent Strong Florida Summit taking place May 6-8, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Building on the momentum of previous themes “Access for All” and “Higher Education, Higher Rewards,” this...
FCAN Continues “First-Gen & Fearless” Storytelling for National First-Generation College Celebration
For the second year in a row, the Florida College Access Network (FCAN) and it’s college access and success partners are proud to lead the statewide celebration of National First-Generation College Celebration Day. As part of its First-Gen & Fearless effort, FCAN...
Report Highlights Opportunities to Strengthen Florida’s Education and Workforce Data Systems
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) released a new report, Insights Into Action: The Next Phase of Florida’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System, examining the current state of Florida’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) and identifying strategic...
Polk Vision Implements College Essay Workshops to Elevate Student Success
Inspired by insights gained at the 2025 Talent Strong Florida Summit, Polk Vision successfully brought a high-impact college essay writing workshop to Polk County, forming a growing partnership with Southeastern University (SEU) and expanding student-focused resources...
A Call for Enhanced Reporting To Strengthen Dual Enrollment
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) has released a review of the Florida Legislature’s directed study on dual enrollment expenditures, highlighting new opportunities to ensure these programs remain fiscally responsible while continuing to expand access for...