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Recent News About Florida Department of Education
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Florida ranks no. 1 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices
In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Florida secured the first position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 93.3%.
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29.4% of employees at the Florida Department of Education made between $50,000 and $75,000 in 2022
29.4 percent of employees at the Florida Department of Education made between $50,000 and $75,000 in 2022, according to financial documents from Florida Has a Right to Know.
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2022: 6.6% of employees at the Florida Department of Education made between $75,000 and $100,000
6.6 percent of employees at the Florida Department of Education made between $75,000 and $100,000 in 2022, according to financial documents from Florida Has a Right to Know.
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60.7% of employees at the Florida Department of Education made between $25,000 and $50,000
60.7 percent of employees at the Florida Department of Education made between $25,000 and $50,000 in 2022, according to financial documents from Florida Has a Right to Know.
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Employees at Florida Department of Education earn 15th highest salary in 2022
Florida Department of Education ranked 15th in highest total salaries, according to financial documents from Florida Has a Right to Know.
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Florida Department of Education’s Division of Blind Services (Dbs) Announces First in the Nation Job Apprenticeship Program
Florida Department of Education’s Division of Blind Services (DBS) announced a first in the nation, state agency led registered apprenticeship program to create employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals, training them to enhance website accessibility for internet users for all disabilities.
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Florida Department of Education Applauds Governor Desantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget for Historic Investments in Per-student Funding and Teacher Salaries
Florida Department of Education (FDOE) applauded Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget that proposes historic funding for Florida’s students and teachers.
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Florida College System Presidents Reject ‘woke’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Dei), Critical Race Theory Ideologies and Embrace Academic Freedom
Florida College System (FCS) presidents publicly supported Governor Ron DeSantis’ vision of higher education, one free from indoctrination, an environment open to the pursuit of truth and the cultivation of intellectual autonomy for all students.
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Florida’s 2021-22 High School Graduation Rate Exceeds Pre-pandemic Level, Students Showing Growth Through Progress Monitoring Assessments
Florida Department of Education announced that Florida’s 2021-22 high school graduation rate was 87.3%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points over the 2018-19 pre-pandemic school year.
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Governor Ron Desantis Announces $79 Million for Nursing Education and Health Care Partnerships
Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $79 million for high-performing nursing education programs in Florida.
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Florida Ranked #1 in Nation for Parent Involvement in Education
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s ranking as the number one state in the country for parent empowerment, according to the Center for Education Reform’s Parent Power! Index
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Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Hispanic Heritage Month Student and Teacher Contest Winners at Ceremony at Governor’s Mansion
Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis honored this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month student and educator contest winners in a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion.
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Florida Celebrates Computer Science Education Week
Florida Department of Education (FDOE) recognized Computer Science Education Week, highlighting Florida’s commitment to providing opportunities for K-12 students to pursue computer science.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $8.7 Million for Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts and Workforce Education
Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $7.7 million through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant program and the Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support a large-scale rapid credentialing effort between three state colleges, two technical colleges, and Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs).
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Florida Designates 114 Purple Star Schools
Governor Ron DeSantis announced 114 schools in 10 counties across the state will be designated as Florida’s first class of Purple Star campuses in recognition of their support for the children of military families.
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Florida Recognizes Holocaust Education Week
Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Education recognizes Holocaust Education Week, observed in recognition of the anniversary of Kristallnacht — widely acknowledged as an event that led to the Holocaust.
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ICYMI: Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Attracting and Developing Skilled Workforce
Florida’s focus on training workers with the technical skills and credentials is paying off as the Sunshine State has been named number one in the U.S. for attracting and developing a skilled workforce.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $9 Million to Three State Colleges Serving Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $9 Million to Three State Colleges Serving Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian.
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First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Florida Is First in Nation to Reframe and Rethink the Way Mental Health Is Taught in Schools
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Florida Is First in Nation to Reframe and Rethink the Way Mental Health Is Taught in Schools.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $200 Million in School Recognition Awards to Schools that Demonstrated Student Growth and Teaching Excellence
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $200 Million in School Recognition Awards to Schools that Demonstrated Student Growth and Teaching Excellence.