Governor Rick Scott’s “KEEP FLORIDA WORKING” budget increases K-12 funding to a historic level of $19.75 billion, an increase of $261 per student over last year and $50 per student over the previous record in 2007-2008.
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Dr. Angela Murphy-Osborne from Palmetto Elementary School in the Orange County School District was named the 2015 winner of the Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership at an awards luncheon during the Commissioner’s Summit for Principals. Dustin Sims of Flagler Palm Coast High School (FPCH) in the Flagler County School District was honored with the Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement Award.
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Governor Rick Scott launched his annual Teacher of the Year Summit, bringing the state’s top teachers to the Capitol for a two-day workshop and celebration. Nearly 50 teachers of the year are participating in this year’s summit.
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In February, the Florida Department of Education joins students and educators across the state celebrating Career and Technical Education Month. In honor of the observance, Governor Rick Scott issued a proclamation (PDF) highlighting career and technical education opportunities available throughout Florida.
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Florida A&M University President Dr. Elmira Mangum delivered the keynote address during the Florida Department of Education’s Black History Month Program. Attendees also enjoyed performances by FSU professor and blues singer Charles Atkins, soloist and FDOE team member Felicia Williams, and students from Crossroad Academy.
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Commissioner Pam Stewart today named finalists for the state’s 2015 Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership (Principal of the Year) and the Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement Award (Assistant Principal of the Year). The awards recognize principals and assistant principals for their exceptional contributions to their schools and communities. For more information about our 2015 finalists, visit http://www.fldoe.org/newsroom/latest-news/commissioner-pam-stewart-announces-finalists-for-principal-and-assistant-principal-of-the-year.stml.
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Today, during the Florida Cabinet meeting, Governor Rick Scott recognized nine educators who have made outstanding contributions to their schools and students in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) with the Governor’s Shine Award.
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