The Smart College Choices web portal lays out graduation rates, employment statistics and earnings data for graduates of Florida’s 28 public institutions.
Users can see how much money graduates in certain degree and certificate programs can expect to earn. They can also see the percentage of graduates who got jobs in Florida.
The authors note that Florida ranked in the top 11 in the last four years in Education Week’s annual Quality Counts report.
“That’s not just because of policies on paper that sound good;” they write, “it’s also because the state has moved the needle on student achievement, particularly for low-income kids.”
The “Accountability is Essential” briefing finds that Florida has to stay on track to maintain the significant gains made for students over the last decade.
The report suggests the path forward must include more challenging coursework for students once they’ve mastered content. It also should analyze how well prepared students are for post-secondary learning and careers.
Now, she’s returning to the private sector as a partner at MedAffinity Corporation, a Tallahassee-based company that provides electronic health records to physicians.
Layman’s last day with the university system is July 20.
Miami-Dade public schools’ technology education is getting a $75,000 boost from a Verizon Foundation.
The Education Fund will dole out the grant to help Miami Dade teachers and students in STEM programs – science, technology, engineering and math – during the upcoming school year.
The money will help teachers to implement a new initiative called “bring your own device.” It focuses on the use of mobile computing devices for learning.
Teachers will start training on how to use mobile technology in the classroom next month.
The district is working toward having students and staff connect their personal devices, like smartphones and iPods, to the district’s wireless network during class.
The study shows Florida scores increased, on average, by 3.2 percent of a standard deviation a year. That means Florida students improved by more than two grade levels during the 19-year period studied.
Those gains came despite Florida ranking at the bottom of states for increasing per pupil spending.
The Florida College System Foundation financial literacy grant is awarding $10,000 to 10 Florida colleges for programs to help students with their money. The funding is from the Division of Florida Colleges and the Florida College System Foundation.
Grant winners are encouraged to create their own financial literacy programs or enhance programs already in place.
Sixteen states adopted SREB goals 10 years ago to guide policymakers and education leaders.
Florida is outperforming other southern states in a variety of indicators, according to the 2012 progress report. Florida is among the leaders when it comes to qualified teachers, college and career readiness, and school leadership standards.
Dunbar technology student demonstrates hardware to middle school students.
If you want to learn about the latest in computing and other advanced technology, it’s tough to find a better source than a company that helped revolutionize the industry.
That’s one reason why Florida is becoming the first state to offer the Microsoft IT Academy to middle school students.
The academy provides students with technology skills that will ultimately help them compete in a global economy. Students receive hands-on experience with the latest Microsoft software and hundreds of web-based E-Learning courses.
214 Florida high schools already have access to the program.
We told you recently about Florida Poly Vision, Inc. The group was formed to provide vocal and financial support for Florida’s 12th public university, Florida Polytechnic.
“Florida Polytechnic has become a reality because of an ongoing and necessary vision for independence,” said Cliff Otto, co-chair for Florida Poly Vision. “We are proud to be introducing our latest education and support tool to keep our community and statewide supporters informed of our latest efforts and any developing news.”
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