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NUMBER ONE IN EDUCATION FREEDOM.
For the 5th STRAIGHT YEAR, @Heritage has ranked the Free State of Florida as the top state for education freedom in the country.
We will continue leading on parents' rights, school choice, and academic integrity in our schools.
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.@EducationFL stands ready to support American workers get skilled and get to work. Ours is the mission of providing viable pathways—apprenticeships, CTE, dual enrollment, and hands-on training—that lead to real jobs and good pay. This $40M from @USDOL for nearly 10,000 new apprenticeships is exactly that.
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Florida State University cut the ribbon Friday Oct. 30 on its new FSU Health Research and Collaboration Building and announced that the facility will be named for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, whose leadership helped secure the funding that made the project possible.
The 137,000-square-foot facility, located on the @FSU_Health Tallahassee Memorial Hospital campus, marks a major milestone in the growth of FSU’s integrated academic health system. It brings clinicians, researchers, students and community partners together under one roof to advance medical research, train healthcare professionals and improve patient care. #FSUHealth
Read more at news.fsu.edu/news/university…
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Competition drives quality!
This week, Commissioner @HenmackIII joined @FLChamber at the Future of Florida Forum.
There, he laid out the future of education in our state:
✅ MORE choice for parents
✅ CLEARER skills to help students connect with employers and land in-demand jobs
✅ Hiring based on MERIT
We will continue working every day to empower families, set students up for success, and build a strong future for the next generation.
That is The Florida Way.
This week, Commissioner @HenmackIII joined @FLChamber at the Future of Florida Forum.
There, he laid out the future of education in our state:
✅ MORE choice for parents
✅ CLEARER skills to help students connect with employers and land in-demand jobs
✅ Hiring based on MERIT
We will continue working every day to empower families, set students up for success, and build a strong future for the next generation.
That is The Florida Way.
Meet one of Florida’s 2026 Presidential Scholars!
Harrison Andrew Jackson from Lafayette County was selected as a scholar in Career and Technical education for his academic excellence, technical talent, and community leadership.
Congratulations Harrison!
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👻🎈Ghostly creations by our adorable Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary students, in the Halloween spirit! Students studied historic artist Edvard Munch, creator of the famous artwork "The Scream", and developed their own tactile art renditions! >> facebook.com/share/p/1MAdsW8…
ALT Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary student smiles for the camera, showing their ghost sculpture.
ALT Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary student smiles for the camera, showing their ghost sculpture.
ALT Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary student poses for the camera, showing their ghost sculpture, and wearing it like a mask.
ALT A group photo of Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary art class with Mr. Aaron: 9 children showing their ghost sculptures to the camera.
The future of Florida Education is NOT a larger bureaucracy.
It is an ecosystem in which parents choose the best opportunities for their children, education providers innovate, and public funding follows proven RESULTS.
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Polk State and @floridalottery celebrate Bright Futures scholars, underscoring commitment to affordability and community service polk.edu/news/polk-state-and…
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Well done, @valenciacollege! This is an excellent model for institutions to emulate.
Valencia College proudly responds to @EDSecMcMahon’s National Call to Action with a commitment to access, affordability, academic excellence, and accountability.
Read our resolution: valenciacollege.edu/presiden…
@usedgov @EducationFL @HenmackIII
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Thank you Commissioner @HenmackIII for taking the time to visit with our leadership team today at our @PHSCedu Porter Campus in Wesley Chapel. We are proud of the incredible work taking place at our institution and the impact our college community is making across the region.
.@PHSCedu’s academic & workforce programs are exemplary—industry informed, accessible, affordable & delivering on multiple pathways for its students.
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.@PHSCedu’s academic & workforce programs are exemplary—industry informed, accessible, affordable & delivering on multiple pathways for its students.
Today, Commissioner @HenmackIII visited @PHSCedu to meet with school leaders.
State colleges like Pasco-Hernando are driving our state’s economy, strengthening our workforce, and offering opportunity for Floridians.
Thank you to the Pasco-Hernando team for hosting us!
Today, Commissioner @HenmackIII visited @PHSCedu to meet with school leaders.
State colleges like Pasco-Hernando are driving our state’s economy, strengthening our workforce, and offering opportunity for Floridians.
Thank you to the Pasco-Hernando team for hosting us!
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Turn your potential into a career with hands-on training, flexible class schedules, and programs you can complete in approximately 12 months! 🎓
🚀 Start building your future today!
📲 CareerInAYear.com #YourBestChoiceMDCPS
Florida’s promise is that PARENTS—not bureaucracies—direct the education of their children.
State law permits a vehicle purchaser to redirect up to $105 of the sales tax already owed to support the Florida Tax Credit scholarship, funding private school tuition and Personalized Education Plans for students in EVERY corner of our state.
When motor vehicle dealers offer this election to customers, they can help a parent choose the BEST pathway for educating their child.
Read the full letter from Commissioner @HenmackIII, @FLHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner, and @FLChamber President & CEO Mark Wilson. ⬇️
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Proud of @valenciacollege's response to the Call to Action by @EDSecMcMahon for transparency, affordability, and accountability in higher education. Valencia admits 100% of all eligible applicants, more than 40% of students pay nothing out of pocket for tuition and fees, and is committed to demonstrating ROI for our grads.
Read the resolution passed by our Board of Trustees: valenciacollege.edu/about/ad…
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Costumes, candy and community!👻🍬
We loved being part of the trick-or-treating fun at the @SeminoleSO Halloween Safety Spooktacular and welcoming so many of our neighbors to our Sanford/Lake Mary Campus!
#Halloween #TrickOrTreat #SSC
