Consortium of Florida Education Foundations

We’re still soaking in the connections and conversations from last week’s #ConnectED2024. Thanks to everyone who made it a fantastic conference!

Get ready for ConnectED 2024! Join Kathleen Mathers from Education Strategy Group as she shares expert insights on career exploration and workforce development. Don’t miss this opportunity in just three weeks to learn from top educational strategists. Secure your spot now and be part of the conversation that shapes the future of educating our workforce! #ConnectED2024 https://lnkd.in/eXGcPXxh

#FunFactFriday: "Did you know? Member local education foundations of the Consortium represent 99% of all K-12 public school students in Florida! ??: Glades Education Foundation

?? #ICYMI: Exciting news in career education! Thanks to HCA Healthcare's "Career Pathways for a Healthier Florida" partnership, multiple education foundations across Florida are now helping students explore and prepare for futures in healthcare. This program enables students to earn relevant industry certifications and set the stage for their careers in this vital field. Learn more about how we're opening doors to healthcare opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eckyCBU3 ?? #HealthcareCareers #StudentSuccess

Don't miss out on ConnectED 2024! Join the conversation with Vince Marigna from Breakthrough Collaborative, who'll be diving deep into innovative strategies for teacher recruitment. Secure your spot now and be part of these transformative conversations next month! #ConnectED2024 https://lnkd.in/eXGcPXxh

With AT&T's support, the Okaloosa County Public Schools Foundation brought home the future with Chromebooks for students. This tech enabled families to engage with educational content, enhancing learning at home. Thanks to AT&T's partnership with the Consortium and education foundations,

Thanks to Wells Fargo, Clay County students are getting ahead with 'Future Ready Clay,' a Clay Education Foundation program expanding access to vital financial literacy resources, preparing students for a financially sound future!

Exciting news for ConnectED 2024 attendees! Don't miss Vito Borello's enlightening session on parent and family engagement with the NAFSCE (National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement). It's your chance to gain invaluable insights into strengthening community ties within our schools. Register now to join these crucial conversations and avoid missing out on this game-changing opportunity! #ConnectED2024 https://lnkd.in/eXGcPXxh

Here we grow again! We're on the hunt for a mission-minded Director of Operations. We’re #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?

This Friday we're reflecting on the power of a $1 for $1 match! Thanks to key legislators and the Governor's office, the School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program amplifies local educational initiatives across Florida like The Education Fund - Miami's Food Forest for Schools. From kindergarteners sorting leaves largest to small, to older students graphing fruit tree growth, math skills are enhanced throughout Food Forests, all while building healthy eating habits and working outside in a calm environment that helps students retain knowledge.