Florida Senate

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.

Former State Sen. Kelli Stargel joins Florida Polytechnic University

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Former state senator and community advocate Kelli Stargel has joined Florida Polytechnic University in a new role designed to help the all-STEM institution broaden its statewide impact.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Former state senator and community advocate Kelli Stargel has joined Florida Polytechnic University in a new role designed to help the all-STEM institution broaden its statewide impact.
  • This includes maximizing engagement opportunities for industry partners, donors, business and community leaders, and other major constituent groups throughout the state.
  • "Since the beginning of my political career, I've watched this University grow and meet its mission of educating people in STEM fields, which are vitally needed in our state," Stargel said.
  • "I'll be able to tell the story of what Florida Poly brings to the state, so that others get to be just as excited about what this University can do for Florida."

Local, State and Federal Leaders Join Burns Science and Technology Charter School (Burns Sci Tech) Leaders and Students to Cut Ribbon on New High School in Oak Hill, Fla.

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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With the addition of the 23,000 square-foot high school facility, Burns Sci Tech will now serve nearly 1,000 students and employ 104 educators and staff.

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  • With the addition of the 23,000 square-foot high school facility, Burns Sci Tech will now serve nearly 1,000 students and employ 104 educators and staff.
  • Additionally, members of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, the Oak Hill City Council, the Oak Hill Community Trust, and Burns Sci Tech School Board were in attendance to celebrate with students and families.
  • In late 2010, Volusia County School Board and the Charter Evaluation Committee recommended approval for the Burns Science and Technology Charter.
  • The new site of Burns Sci Tech High School is directly beside the existing school.

Pace Center for Girls Elects Two New Members to National Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Their expertise are a welcome addition to our Board as we expand our model and impact more girls.

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  • Their expertise are a welcome addition to our Board as we expand our model and impact more girls.
  • Its an honor to join Paces Board of Trustees and empower our next generation of girls and young women, said Flores.
  • Pace Center for Girls envisions a world where all girls and young women have power, in a just and equitable society.
  • For more information on Pace Center for Girls, visit pacecenter.org.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Tampa General Hospital's Senior Director of Patient Safety to the Florida Board of Medicine

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Tampa General Hospital Senior Director of Patient Safety Nicole Justice to the Florida Board of Medicine. Her appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

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  • Tampa General Leader, Nicole Justice has been selected to serve on the Florida Board of Medicine.
  • TAMPA, Fla., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Tampa General Hospital Senior Director of Patient Safety Nicole Justice to the Florida Board of Medicine.
  • "Tampa General is committed to excellence in patient care and this appointment is further recognition of that commitment as well as the expertise and integrity of Tampa General's leadership team," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General.
  • "Nicole has been outstanding in perpetuating and elevating our safety standards and we would be honored for her to serve on the Florida Board of Medicine."

Artia Solutions promotes Greg Kitchens, Matt Dull to co-CEO alongside George Kitchens

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Artia Solutions is proud to announce the promotion of Greg Kitchens and Matt Dull to the role of co-CEO, alongside George Kitchens, who founded the company in 2005.

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  • Artia Solutions is proud to announce the promotion of Greg Kitchens and Matt Dull to the role of co-CEO, alongside George Kitchens, who founded the company in 2005.
  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Artia Solutions is proud to announce the promotion of Greg Kitchens and Matt Dull to the role of co-CEO, alongside George Kitchens, who founded the company in 2005.
  • Greg Kitchens, PharmD, joined Artia in 2007, and he provides critical clinical resources and account management for our clients.
  • Resources managed by Greg include the ARTIA app, which is a custom P&T/DUR calendar mobile app, Artia Alerts emails, and the Artia Atlas client dashboard.

FleetForce President Tra Williams Appointed to Florida’s Commission for Independent Education

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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FleetForce Truck Driving School Owner and President Tra Williams has been appointed by Florida Gov.

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  • FleetForce Truck Driving School Owner and President Tra Williams has been appointed by Florida Gov.
  • Ron DeSantis to serve on the states Commission for Independent Education.
  • Established in 2001, the Commission for Independent Education oversees the licensure of independent, nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions in Florida including technical schools, healthcare academies, truck driving schools and other educational programs.
  • Serving Florida for 23 years, FleetForce is licensed by the Florida Department of Education, the Commission for Independent Education, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to provide CDL training and testing throughout the state.

ANDY POLLACK JOINS BYRNA AS CHIEF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER AND BYRNA SPOKESPERSON FOR SCHOOL SAFETY

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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ANDOVER, Mass., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: BYRN) ("Byrna", "the Company", "we" or "us") is extremely pleased to announce that Andy Pollack has joined the Company as Chief Public Safety Officer. 

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  • ANDOVER, Mass., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: BYRN) ("Byrna", "the Company", "we" or "us") is extremely pleased to announce that Andy Pollack has joined the Company as Chief Public Safety Officer.
  • Andy has been a staunch school safety activist ever since his daughter, Meadow Pollack, was killed in the Marjorie Stoneham Douglas High School shooting on Valentine's Day four years ago.
  • He created a charitable organization, Meadow's Movement, to continue these efforts and to fight for increased school safety.
  • Andy is going to be the public face of Byrna's School Safety Program, promoting the Byrna's School Safety Awareness Program and the Byrna Ballistipac bullet proof backpack for School Resource Officers (SROs).

Dr. Barbara Sharief Announces Her Candidacy for FL State Senate District 35

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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MIRAMAR, Fla., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Barbara Sharief, the first African American woman to serve as Broward County mayor has announced her decision to seek election to the Florida State Senate.

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  • Former Broward County Mayor Dr. Barbara Sharief seeks to continue serving the people of South Florida as state senator.
  • MIRAMAR, Fla., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Barbara Sharief, the first African American woman to serve as Broward County mayor has announced her decision to seek election to the Florida State Senate.
  • Best known for leading recovery efforts after Hurricane Irma and the fatal shooting at Ft. Lauderdale International Airport, Dr. Barbara Sharief is running for an open, newly created seat in State Senate District 35.
  • "I have been a proud resident of this district since 2001, and I have represented the majority of people who live in District 35 for 13 years.

Lisa Rawlins Named Senior Vice President of The Garner Group

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Garner Group is proud to announce and welcome Lisa Rawlins as Senior Vice President.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Garner Group is proud to announce and welcome Lisa Rawlins as Senior Vice President.
  • "I am thrilled to bring Lisa to the Garner Group team," said Michael Garner, CEO of The Garner Group.
  • As Senior Vice President of the Garner Group, Lisa will serve in developing and implementing advocacy/engagement strategies and public policy changes to promote the interest of clients of The Garner Group, while advocating and lobbying for specific political and/or policy decisions on behalf of The Garner Group clients.
  • While at AHCA, Lisa created the agency's HIECC and the Legal Working group to support the state's HIE efforts.