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| 12/27/2010 | DOE Celebrates Five Years of VPK with Special Podcast |
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| 12/20/2010 | Department of Education Launches New Web Tool for Teachers |
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| 12/20/2010 | Florida Education Foundation Raises $35,000 for Top Students |
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| 12/16/2010 | Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Champion of School Choice Award Winners Recognized |
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| 12/16/2010 | Literacy League Featuring Adrian Fogelin Now Available for Download |
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| 12/15/2010 | Department of Education Selects 27 Stakeholders to Develop Florida’s Student Growth Measure |
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| 12/9/2010 | Department of Education Launches New Web Tool for Parents |
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| 12/8/2010 | Cool eco-Volunteer Science Program…Plants Florida Middle School Students in the State Parks! |
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| 12/7/2010 | Florida High School Performance Reaches All-Time High |
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| 12/3/2010 | Department of Education Announces First Teacher Treasures Contest Winner |
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| 12/3/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Ron Blocker named as the 2011 Florida Superintendent of the Year |
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| 11/30/2010 | State Education Chiefs form "Chiefs for Change" |
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| 11/29/2010 | 2010 Holiday Reading List Highlights Festive Season |
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| 11/29/2010 | To The Core Podcast Features Equipment for Students with Disabilities |
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| 11/19/2010 | Florida Student Wins National School Bus Safety Poster Contest |
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| 11/18/2010 | Five Years and Counting: Florida’s Graduation Rate Continues Rising |
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| 11/17/2010 | Florida Colleges Chancellor Presents Best Practice Awards |
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| 11/17/2010 | Parent Resources Readily Available Statewide |
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| 11/17/2010 | Statements By: State Board of Education Chairman T. Willard Fair and Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding State Board Member Susan Story’s Resignation |
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| 11/17/2010 | Department of Education Announces Finalists for Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Awards |
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| 11/16/2010 | Florida’s Blue Ribbon Schools Honored at Ceremony in Washington D.C. |
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| 11/16/2010 | Commissioner’s Teacher Task Force Discusses Race to the Top Efforts |
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| 11/10/2010 | “Teacher Talk” Revived on Florida Knowledge Network |
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| 11/10/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding the Observance of Veterans Day |
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| 11/10/2010 | 2010 Florida Charter School Conference Gathers Educators from Across the State |
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| 11/10/2010 | Literacy League Featuring Edward Bloor Now Available for Download |
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| 11/8/2010 | Florida's Race to the Top Picks Up Speed |
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| 11/8/2010 | Surprise! Panama City Teacher Receives $25,000 National Milken Educator Award |
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| 11/4/2010 | Statement By: State Board of Education Chairman T. Willard Fair Welcoming Governor-elect Rick Scott to Florida’s Education Community |
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| 11/4/2010 | Department of Education Announces New Monthly Contest for Teachers |
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| 11/1/2010 | Education Department Commemorates 35 Years of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
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| 10/29/2010 | Educators Offered Discounted Tickets to see Florida NFL Teams in Action |
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| 10/28/2010 | Florida Rolls Out Nation’s First Common Core-Based College Readiness Test |
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| 10/28/2010 | CollegeWeekLive FALL Will Host Eighteen Florida Higher Education Institutions |
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| 10/26/2010 | Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding the Florida Policy Options Town Hall Meeting on Accelerating Latino Student Success in Higher Education |
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| 10/22/2010 | Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith: Regarding the Council on Great City Schools National Town Hall Meeting on Black Male Achievement |
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| 10/22/2010 | Department of Education Infuses Energy Curriculum into Classrooms |
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| 10/21/2010 | Florida Exceptional Education Chief to Serve as National Association President |
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| 10/19/2010 | Education Commissioner Names Florida’s First-Ever District Data Leader of the Year |
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| 10/15/2010 | State Board of Education Chairman Receives National Award for Outstanding Service to Public Education |
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| 10/14/2010 | School Bus Safety Week Kicks Off with Announcement of Statewide Poster Winners |
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| 10/13/2010 | Department of Education Seeks Feedback on Educator Accomplished Practices |
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| 10/13/2010 | DEP Announces Five Winners for Governor's Serve to Preserve: Green Schools Awards |
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| 10/12/2010 | Education Commissioner Meets with Business Leaders about Closing Florida’s Talent Gap |
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| 10/11/2010 | Governor Crist Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month Contest Winners |
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| 10/7/2010 | Education Leaders Help Local Students “Read for the Record” |
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| 10/4/2010 | U.S. Education Department Awards Grants to Improve Assessments for Students with Disabilities |
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| 10/1/2010 | Department of Education Names New Teacher Liaison |
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| 10/1/2010 | Governor Crist Announces 2010 Fitness Challenge School Winners |
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| 9/29/2010 | PARCC Awarded Additional Race to the Top Funds for State Transition to Common Core State Standards and Common Assessments |
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| 9/24/2010 | DEP Announces Fifteen Finalists for the 2010 Governor's Serve to Preserve: Green Schools Awards |
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| 9/23/2010 | Department of Education’s College & Career Day Dubbed a Major Success |
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| 9/21/2010 | State Board of Education Receives Critical Updates on Key Education Issues |
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| 9/21/2010 | New State School Improvement Experts Eager to Build on Progress of their Predecessors |
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| 9/20/2010 | Department of Education Seeks Volunteers for Race to the Top Efforts |
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| 9/17/2010 | Florida Schools Pay Tribute to Freedom and Independence |
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| 9/16/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding 2010 National Arts in Education Week |
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| 9/16/2010 | Department of Education Announces 2010 Hispanic Heritage Month Recommended Reading List |
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| 9/15/2010 | Florida Department of Education Announces District Data Leader Finalists |
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| 9/15/2010 | “What’s Working” Meeting Series Kicks off with Valuable Input from Stakeholders |
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| 9/15/2010 | Florida Students Encouraged to Celebrate School Breakfast Week |
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| 9/13/2010 | Florida's SAT and AP Results Highlight Stunning Progress |
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| 9/10/2010 | Department of Education to Debut What’s Working Series |
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| 9/8/2010 | Lt Governor Encourages Families to Share Love of Reading and Nature Year-Round |
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| 9/6/2010 | State Officials: This Year’s ‘State University System Admissions Tour’ May Break Attendance Records |
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| 9/2/2010 | Statement by Governor Charlie Crist Regarding Additional Race to the Top Funds for Florida |
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| 9/2/2010 | U.S. Secretary of Education Duncan Announces Winners of Competition to Improve Student Assessments |
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| 9/2/2010 | Literacy League Announces Fall Book Selections |
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| 9/1/2010 | Celebrate September as Florida Literacy Month in a State Park |
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| 8/30/2010 | Governor Crist Invites Floridians to Participate in Hispanic Heritage Month Student and Teacher Contests |
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| 8/26/2010 | DOE Seeks Feedback for Teaching and Leadership Workshops |
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| 8/24/2010 | Statement by Governor Charlie Crist and Commissioner Eric Smith Regarding Florida's Being Named a Winner in Phase II of Race to the Top |
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| 8/23/2010 | Statement by: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding the Retirement of Florida College System Chancellor Dr. Willis Holcombe |
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| 8/16/2010 | DOE Partners with Florida NFL Teams to Cheer on Education |
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| 8/12/2010 | Florida Schools Selected for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program |
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| 8/11/2010 | State Board of Education Launches Series to Discuss Effective Teaching and Leadership |
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| 8/11/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Florida’s finalist presentation for Phase 2 of the Race to the Top Competition |
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| 8/11/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Achieve survey on preparing high school graduates for college or career |
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| 8/9/2010 | Department of Education Recognizes Teacher of the Year Partners |
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| 8/6/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith regarding the release of 2010 School Grades |
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| 8/4/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith regarding the results of the additional independent audits of 2010 FCAT scores |
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| 7/29/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding today’s meeting with school district officials on preliminary FCAT audit data |
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| 7/28/2010 | Education Commissioner Smith Concludes Informative Visit with Panhandle School Districts |
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| 7/27/2010 | Governor Crist Announces Delegation for Race to the Top Phase 2 Competition |
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| 7/27/2010 | Statement By: State Board of Education Chairman T. Willard Fair Regarding adoption of the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts and Mathematics |
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| 7/23/2010 | Statement by Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding second request for liquidated damages for FCAT delays |
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| 7/21/2010 | Statement by Commissioner Smith Regarding Fordham’s Report on State and National Curriculum Standards |
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| 7/19/2010 | Department of Education and Florida PTA Announce Parental Involvement Awards |
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| 7/13/2010 | New Class Size Web Page Provides Information on Florida’s Class Size History |
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| 7/9/2010 | Participation in Commissioner's Summer Reading Adventure Soars |
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| 7/9/2010 | Commissioner Smith Announces Cheryl Conley as the 2011 Department of Education/Macy’s Teacher of the Year |
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| 7/8/2010 | Literacy League Featuring Laurel Snyder Now Available for Download |
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| 7/7/2010 | State Board of Education Chairman Receives National Honor for Service |
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| 7/2/2010 | Okaloosa School District Promotes Academic Excellence Through Innovative Programs |
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| 6/29/2010 | Department of Education Announces 2010 FCAT Reading, Mathematics, Science and Writing Results |
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| 6/28/2010 | Florida College System Tops National Rankings for Eighth Straight Year |
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| 6/25/2010 | Department of Education Announces New FCAT Website |
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| 6/24/2010 | Florida Department of Education Announces New Content Available on iTunes U |
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| 6/24/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding initial request for Liquidated Damages for FCAT delays |
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| 6/23/2010 | PARCC Submits Application for Race to the Top Assessment Funds |
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| 6/18/2010 | Florida’s Top Education Business Partners Announced |
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| 6/16/2010 | Statement By: State Board of Education Chairman T. Willard Fair Regarding school district side agreements for the Race to the Top competition |
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| 6/16/2010 | Statement By: State Board of Education Chairman T. Willard Fair Regarding FCAT discussion during yesterday’s State Board of Education meeting |
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| 6/16/2010 | Florida College System Announces Task Force on the Future of Academic Libraries |
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| 6/14/2010 | Florida College System Welcomes New Presidents |
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| 6/11/2010 | College of Central Florida Student Wins FACTS.org 10th Anniversary Laptop |
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| 6/9/2010 | Summertime Reading Takes to the Outdoors |
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| 6/9/2010 | Florida Teacher Receives National American Civic Education Teacher Award |
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| 6/8/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding delays in the reporting of 2010 FCAT results |
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| 6/7/2010 | Department of Education Announces 2010 Florida School-Related Employee of the Year |
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| 6/2/2010 | Florida Department of Education Announces District Data Leader of the Year Award Program |
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| 6/2/2010 | National Governors Association and State Education Chiefs Launch Common State Academic Standards |
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| 6/1/2010 | Governor Crist Celebrates Race to the Top Phase 2 Application |
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| 5/28/2010 | Department of Education Recognizes Finalists for the 2010 Florida School-Related Employee of the Year |
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| 5/27/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Regarding 2010 3rd Grade Reading and Mathematics FCAT Results |
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| 5/25/2010 | Department of Education Launches Commissioner’s Summer Reading Adventure in Partnership with Department of State |
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| 5/21/2010 | Florida Awarded Grant For $10 Million For Data Systems |
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| 5/20/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding visits to Key West schools |
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| 5/20/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Miami-Dade’s 2009 National Reading Results |
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| 5/19/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding visit to Holmes Elementary School and Dr. Henry Mack/West Little River Elementary School in Dade County |
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| 5/18/2010 | State Board of Education Recognizes Distinguished Title I Schools |
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| 5/17/2010 | Florida Educator Accomplished Practices Now Available for Public Review |
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| 5/13/2010 | Florida’s 2010 Literacy Awards Announced |
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| 5/10/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding visit to Crossroad Academy Charter School in Gadsden County |
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| 5/7/2010 | Teacher of the Year Finalist From Dade Received Magical Thank You from Macy’s! |
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| 5/7/2010 | State Board of Education Continues National Charter Schools Week Celebration |
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| 5/6/2010 | Teacher of the Year Finalist From Broward Received Magical Thank You from Macy’s! |
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| 5/5/2010 | New Placement Test Designed to Help Florida Increase College Graduation Rates |
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| 5/5/2010 | Florida Colleges Seek $103 Million to Boost Broadband Access |
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| 5/5/2010 | Teacher of the Year Finalist From Indian River Received Magical Thank You from Macy’s! |
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| 5/4/2010 | Teacher of the Year Finalist From Duval Received Magical Thank You from Macy’s! |
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| 5/4/2010 | Teacher of the Year Finalist From Nassau Received Magical Thank You from Macy’s! |
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| 5/4/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Florida’s 2010 U.S. Presidential Scholars |
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| 5/3/2010 | State Board of Education Members Recognize National Charter Schools Week |
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| 4/29/2010 | Thousands of Students Benefit from Florida’s First Virtual Career Fair on STEM |
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| 4/15/2010 | Laurel Snyder’s Book “Any Which Wall” Featured as Next Literacy League Book Selection |
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| 4/14/2010 | Serve to Preserve: Green Schools Awards Goes Paperless to Reduce Waste and Promote Eco-Friendly Initiative |
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| 4/13/2010 | Literacy League Author Series Now Available on iTunes U |
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| 4/12/2010 | Florida Departments of Agriculture and Education Join Florida Dairy Farmers and NFL to Improve Health and Wellness in Florida Schools |
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| 4/9/2010 | Florida College System Recognizes Outstanding Students |
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| 3/29/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Race to the Top |
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| 3/26/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding a Summary of the Strategic Direction of Education in Florida |
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| 3/25/2010 | Florida’s VPK Students are Better Prepared for Success in Kindergarten |
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| 3/24/2010 | National Assessment Results Showcase Florida’s Long-Term Reading Successes |
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| 3/24/2010 | Outstanding School Leaders Honored |
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| 3/23/2010 | Student Essays Win Two Florida Schools $50,000 |
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| 3/22/2010 | State Board of Education Awarded Grant to Improve School Health Policies on HIV and AIDS |
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| 3/18/2010 | Facts.org Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Florida Students and Families |
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| 3/16/2010 | Governor Crist Emphasizes Commitment to Transparent, Accessible Government During Sunshine Week Celebration |
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| 3/12/2010 | Statement by Governor Charlie Crist Regarding Tuesday’s Race to the Top Presentation in Washington, D.C. |
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| 3/12/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Pi Day and the importance of mathematics |
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| 3/10/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Release of Draft K-12 Common Core State Standards for English-Language Arts and Math |
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| 3/9/2010 | Governor Crist Appoints Three to the State Board of Education |
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| 3/4/2010 | Florida Announced as Finalist in $4.35-Billion Race to the Top Competition |
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| 3/1/2010 | CollegeWeekLive Florida Day Connects High School Students Around the World with Florida Colleges and Universities |
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| 2/24/2010 | Governor Crist Commemorates Black History Month, Honors Student and Teacher Contest Winners |
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| 2/19/2010 | Education Commissioner to Attend Sarasota School Board Meeting |
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| 2/18/2010 | Department of Education Celebrates Career and Technical Education Programs |
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| 2/17/2010 | To the Core Series Brings Tallahassee to the Teacher’s Lounge |
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| 2/12/2010 | Florida’s Elected Officials Applaud the Benefits of Career and Technical Education Courses |
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| 2/12/2010 | Famous Children’s Author R.L. Stine Hosts Storycontest Winners at Spell Binding Student Breakfast |
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| 2/11/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding proposed legislation to improve Florida Tax Credit Scholarships for low-income students |
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| 2/10/2010 | Nonprofit Blind Services Organization Selects Florida Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith For Their “Visionary Leadership Award” |
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| 2/10/2010 | Florida Graduating Seniors’ Performance Climbs To Fifth in Advanced Placement |
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| 2/4/2010 | Florida Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month |
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| 2/3/2010 | Governor Crist Applauds Florida's Colleges for their Role in Economic Recovery |
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| 2/3/2010 | Department of Education Encourages Students to “Go Higher-Get Accepted” |
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| 2/3/2010 | Statement By: State Board of Education Chairman T. Willard Fair Regarding Proposed Legislation to Modify Class Size Requirements |
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| 2/2/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Proposed Legislation to Modify Class Size Requirements |
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| 2/2/2010 | Governor Crist Invites Students to Participate in Sunshine Week Essay Contest |
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| 2/1/2010 | Florida Celebrates National School Counseling Week |
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| 1/29/2010 | Governor Crist’s 2010-11 Education Budget Recommendations Provide Essential Support for Florida Schools and Colleges |
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| 1/29/2010 | Simon Malls in Florida Promote Literacy at “Book Blast” in Partnership with the Florida Department of Education |
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| 1/29/2010 | Interactive Book Club Kicks Off with Author Julianna Baggott |
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| 1/28/2010 | Renowned Author Celebrates Literacy with Leon County Students |
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| 1/27/2010 | Law Enforcement Officers Partner to Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! |
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| 1/26/2010 | Department of Education Partners with State Agencies to Celebrate Literacy, Florida! |
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| 1/25/2010 | Statement By: State Board of Education Chairman T. Willard Fair Regarding Governor Crist’s 2010-11 Proposed Pre-K-12 Budget |
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| 1/25/2010 | Governor Crist Unveils Record $22.7-Billion Proposed Budget for Pre-K-12 Education |
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| 1/25/2010 | Lt. Governor Celebrates Literacy |
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| 1/22/2010 | T. Willard Fair to Serve on National Task Force On Education and the Military |
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| 1/21/2010 | Department of Education Celebrates Literacy with Recommended Reading List |
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| 1/20/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding State Board of Education member Linda Taylor’s dedicated service to the students of Florida |
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| 1/19/2010 | Florida Colleges Plan to Build on Year of Steady Successes |
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| 1/15/2010 | Attorney General Certifies Florida's Application for Federal Education Funding |
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| 1/14/2010 | Florida's Education Progress Continues with 8th Place National Ranking |
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| 1/14/2010 | Governor Crist Calls for Strengthening Florida's Talent Supply Chain |
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| 1/13/2010 | SunTrust Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Volunteer USA to Launch What’s on the Menu? Financial Education Program for Families |
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| 1/13/2010 | Florida’s Efforts to Win Race To The Top Competition Bolstered by Strong District Support |
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| 1/12/2010 | Florida’s Teacher of the Year in the Running for National Honor |
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| 1/12/2010 | Statement By: State Board of Education Chairman T. Willard Fair Regarding Teacher Union Opposition to Race to the Top |
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| 1/8/2010 | Statement By: Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Education Stakeholder Support for Race to the Top Competition |
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| 1/8/2010 | Top Florida Educators Discuss Quality Teaching at Inaugural Task Force Meeting |
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| 1/6/2010 | Kindergarten Students are Better Prepared to Enter School |
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| 1/6/2010 | Florida Department of Education’s Year in Review |
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