Schools & Kids
06/06/2026 · Perry
Our greatest advocates are the kids themselves
AMIkids in North Miami Beach champions youth aspirations by collaborating directly with young people and their families, emphasizing their firsthand experiences.
Georgia-Pacific Gives $26,000 to Taylor County Schools for STEAM Programs
Georgia-Pacific donated $26,000 to Taylor County Schools on March 7 to fund STEAM education, agricultural programs, and trade skill training.
06/06/2026
UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
The University of Florida is pushing for $500 million in state funding to expand engineering facilities, aiming to supercharge STEM education amid Florida's booming tech sector. The proposal targets workforce gaps in high-demand fields like data science and advanced manufacturing. With Gainesville at the epicenter, UF's multibillion-dollar building spree could reshape the state's innovation landscape.
06/06/2026
Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
In a bold move to elevate classroom performance, the Florida Senate has passed legislation limiting teacher tenure to just four years while mandating merit-based evaluations. The measure, aimed at statewide public school gains, reignites a decade-old debate on accountability versus job security. Backed by GOP leaders, it heads to the House amid teacher union pushback.
06/06/2026