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Special Olympics Florida Announces Three New Board Members

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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“Both Fanatics and Special Olympics Florida believe sports have the power to break through barriers and bring people together,” Shaffer said.

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  • “Both Fanatics and Special Olympics Florida believe sports have the power to break through barriers and bring people together,” Shaffer said.
  • “For more than 50 years, Special Olympics Florida has worked to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities,” Aune said.
  • “We are honored to welcome Marsha, Victor, and Peggy to our board,” said Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.
  • “They are longtime, enthusiastic supporters of Special Olympics Florida and champions of our mission to create more inclusive and accepting communities.

TRACEY TEDDER SELECTED AS FLORIDA SOUTHERN'S NEW PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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LAKELAND, Fla., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Anne B. Kerr, President of Florida Southern College, is pleased to announce that Tracey D. Tedder, Ed.D., has been appointed Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective immediately.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Anne B. Kerr, President of Florida Southern College, is pleased to announce that Tracey D. Tedder, Ed.D., has been appointed Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective immediately.
  • As the chief academic officer, Tedder will lead more than 160 faculty members and dozens of staff, serving 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students.
  • In 2010, Tedder guided the launch of the Roberts Academy, the first transitional school in Florida for talented students with dyslexia.
  • With Dr. Tedder as the new Provost, Florida Southern looks forward to continuing its legacy of excellence in academics and producing graduates who make a positive difference in their communities.

Moreland University's TEACH-NOW Program Receives Initial Approval as an Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) Provider in Florida

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Moreland University is proud to announce that its innovative TEACH-NOW online educator preparation program has received initial approval by the Florida Department of Education as an Educator Preparation Institute program.

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  • Moreland University is proud to announce that its innovative TEACH-NOW online educator preparation program has received initial approval by the Florida Department of Education as an Educator Preparation Institute program.
  • This approval signifies that Moreland University's TEACH-NOW program meets the rigorous standards set forth by the state of Florida for preparing highly qualified educators.
  • The TEACH-NOW program at Moreland University equips aspiring teachers with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in today's dynamic classrooms.
  • The TEACH-NOW program offers graduates the opportunity to apply for a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate upon successful program completion and passing the required Florida Teacher Certification Examinations.

The University of Florida's Office of Professional & Workforce Development Becomes a Registered Apprenticeship Provider with the State of Florida's Apprenticeship System

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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The CHW Apprenticeship Program was developed through the Pathways for Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) Program.

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  • The CHW Apprenticeship Program was developed through the Pathways for Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) Program.
  • The PCOG Program is meant to support new or expand existing registered apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship programs.
  • Community health workers (CHWs) are frontline health workers who have a close understanding of the community they serve.
  • CHW's frequently serve as a liaison between health/social services and the community to coordinate healthcare, government, and social service systems.

Free Florida Reading Program Partners with Local Fifth Grader and Inspiring Professionals to Boost State Literacy Rates

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla. and ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to boost the state's literacy rates and encourage kids to explore their passions, this National Reading Month, the New Worlds Reading Initiative is giving Florida families an inside look—through the lens of one curious fifth grader—into how reading catalyzed three local professionals to follow their dreams. 

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  • A first-of-its-kind statewide literacy program, New Worlds Reading received bipartisan support in the Florida legislature and was created to tackle this issue by delivering free books and reading activities directly to the doorsteps of eligible K-5th grade students.
  • Since the launch of New Worlds Reading in October 2021, the program has shipped more than two million books.
  • Launching this month, the New Worlds Reading 'Reading Shapes Passions' series follows 10-year-old Saoirse Elizabeth from Tampa as she interviews three Florida professionals and provides an inside look into the roles reading played in their career paths.
  • "I am so excited to partner with New Worlds Reading for the 'Reading Shapes Passions' series to motivate Florida students," said Misner.

Studies Weekly responds to the New York Times article about the Florida state adoption

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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OREM, Utah, March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Studies Weekly was mentioned in a recent news article about Florida House Bill 7 and its influence on the Florida math and social studies adoptions.

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  • Studies Weekly was mentioned in a recent news article about Florida House Bill 7 and its influence on the Florida math and social studies adoptions.
  • OREM, Utah, March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Studies Weekly was mentioned in a recent news article about Florida House Bill 7 and its influence on the Florida math and social studies adoptions.
  • We write to the state standards and trust educators to ensure implementation is aligned with their state standards and legislation.
  • Because the Florida Department of Education provided no guidance on interpreting Florida House Bill 7, Studies Weekly, like every publisher, has had to decipher how to comply with their legislation.

Statement From the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s Rejecton of African American Studies Courses in Florida High Schools

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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To reject African American studies, and state that it “lacks educational value”, is racist at its core, and personifies his real disregard for the over 3 million Black Americans that reside in the state and actively contribute to its economic and cultural vitality.

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  • To reject African American studies, and state that it “lacks educational value”, is racist at its core, and personifies his real disregard for the over 3 million Black Americans that reside in the state and actively contribute to its economic and cultural vitality.
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    The Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) is an affinity group of AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
  • The group was developed to create a coalition of Black- American cultural influencers and health advocates who would revolutionize outreach to the Black American community.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us @aidshealthcare .

Get There: Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes February as Career and Technical Education Month

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. commemorated February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. commemorated February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
  • A copy of the Governor's proclamation on CTE month can be found here .
  • In 2019, Governor DeSantis set a goal of making Florida the number one state in the nation for workforce education by 2030.
  • Florida has nearly 800,000 K-12 CTE students – the highest in the state's history – more than 380,000 postsecondary CTE students, and over 17,000 registered apprentices – a direct result of Governor DeSantis' leadership and policies that support workforce education.

Technology scholarships are available at St. Petersburg College

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Offering services like servers, storage, databases and software over the internet - or "cloud" - has touched nearly every aspect of the technology industry and has created a demand for skilled IT professionals.

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  • Offering services like servers, storage, databases and software over the internet - or "cloud" - has touched nearly every aspect of the technology industry and has created a demand for skilled IT professionals.
  • That need continues to grow exponentially with the adoption of cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.
  • St. Petersburg College is meeting this industry growth by offering scholarships for individuals seeking to begin their academic journey in information technology, as well as those currently employed in IT positions looking to upskill or reskill to advance in their careers .
  • "In the College of Computer and Information Technology at St. Petersburg College, we strive to provide the most relevant and current technology education in order to prepare students for today's industry workforce," said John Long, SPC Chair of the College of Computer and Information Technology.

BLACK LEADERS APPLAUD CURRICULUM REVISIONS TO AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES COURSE

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Concerned Communities for America (CCA) applauded the College Board for agreeing to revise its Advanced Placement African American Studies curriculum in response to objections raised by the Florida Department of Education, with the following statement from CCA board chairman E.W. Jackson:

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  • Jackson:
    "It is commendable that Advanced Placement curriculum includes black history, but it should be history, not political indoctrination.
  • "The original version of this course included a number of problematic elements, including 'Black Queer Studies' and 'The Reparations Movement.'
  • "Florida officials endured a great deal of criticism for their initial rejection of this course, but the College Board itself has now conceded that their criticisms were valid.
  • The result should be a better, more well-rounded 'African American Studies' course that allows students to learn about this important topic without being subjected to bias or political indoctrination."