FCAN Blog
Polk Vision Cultivates the Next Generation of Young Leaders
Across courthouses, classrooms, and community businesses this summer, eight rising high school juniors and seniors from across Polk County explored their future through Youth Leadership Polk: Class VII—a transformative program powered by Polk Vision. For two immersive...
Key Takeaways from “2025 Florida Legislative Session Recap” Webinar
Running 45 days longer than normal, Florida’s 2025 legislative session adjourned on Monday, June 16, after passing 262 bills and a balanced budget totaling $115.1 billion. On July 15, during our 2025 Legislative Session Recap webinar, special guests Senator Alexis...
College and Career Centers Offer a Blueprint for Postsecondary Readiness
Across Florida, education leaders are transforming college and career centers into high-impact spaces where students receive personalized advising, explore options, and prepare for life after high school. These redesigned hubs are fostering stronger connections...
Celebrating This Year’s FCAN Champion: Gene Marshall
[Photo left to right: Marlene Spalten, FCAN's Board of Advisors Chair, Gene Marshall, 2025 FCAN Champion, Braulio Colón, FCAN's Executive Director.] Each year, the Florida College Access Network (FCAN) honors an individual whose enduring commitment, collaborative...
Redefining Workforce Readiness at Dave Thomas Education Center
In just one year, Tiffany Ramsey has redefined what workforce education can look like at Dave Thomas Education Center in Broward County. With passion, innovation, and strategic thinking, she has gone above and beyond to help Floridians access the training and...
Elevation Scholars Sets the Standard for College Readiness with Innovative Student Support Programs
In alignment with the Florida College Access Network’s (FCAN) College Ready Florida initiatives, Elevation Scholars has emerged as a statewide leader in preparing high-achieving, high-need students for success in higher education. Through strategic, data-driven...
Local Partners Help Students Pay For College Through Innovation and Outreach
A single form—the FAFSA—often determines whether a student’s path leads to college or stops short. Across Florida, local coalitions are proving that sustained, targeted effort can significantly boost completion rates. Thanks to a two-year initiative led by the Florida...
2025 Florida Legislative Session Budget Recap
After two extensions, the 2025 legislative session adjourned sine die on Monday, June 16th– 45 days later than the planned regular 60-day session. Ultimately, initial disagreements between House and Senate leadership over tax cuts and policy approaches to reduce state...
Putnam County CTE Director Leads in Workforce Innovation Across the District
Preparing students for the future workforce requires vision, innovation, and strong partnerships—qualities that Renee Hough, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director for Putnam County Schools, has brought to the forefront of the district’s success. Since stepping...
Register for “Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session Recap” webinar
Florida's 2025 legislative session adjourned on Monday, June 16, with lawmakers passing a $115.1 billion budget, supporting a variety of new and continued initiatives. Major changes include a new funding structure for accelerated courses such as Dual Enrollment and...