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- On Friday, May 2, the Florida legislature delivered a great victory to Florida’s low-income families by passing SB/HB 653, which will increase the annual cap on the Step Up For Students Corporate Tax Credit (CTC) scholarship program by $30 million. This expansion will allow us to serve 6,000 additional children, raising the number of scholarships distributed annually to 26,000 statewide. We wish to thank the Florida legislature for their incredible leadership in passing this bill, especially the bill sponsors Representative Trey Traviesa (R-Tampa) and Senator Don Gaetz (R-Niceville).
The overwhelmingly bipartisan vote included a majority of the Legislative Black Caucus (combined House and Senate), the entire Hispanic Caucus (same), and almost 40 percent of all House Democrats. This clearly demonstrates that parental choice for low-income families is rapidly becoming a universal cause.
We also wish to thank our corporate donors who have contributed over $385 million since 2002. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to those who support Step Up For Students in so many ways. You are giving children the chance to receive the educational tools for a promising future. Your continued support will ensure the success of these children, as well as the thousands of others who desperately need educational opportunities. To download the bill in its entirety, please visit our website at www.stepupforstudents.com. - May 2, 2008
- Salute to the best and brightest - March 30, 2008
- Sybil Brown, math instructor at Lake-Sumter Community College, is honored by the Florida African American Education Alliance - March 23, 2008
- Helping kids discover - February 14, 2008
- Space Florida Advances Commitment to Education - February 1, 2008
- Governor Crist Announces Black History Month Contests and Web Site - January 23, 2008
- FCR-STEM Female and Minority Presentation - November 13, 2007
- Black leaders rethink vouchers. - A longtime politician has broken ranks, and others may follow. - August 12, 2007
- Florida Youth Sought For Academic Research In Space Education And Microgravity - March 26, 2007
- This is not Ferris Bueller's high school . . . - February 22, 2007
- State Board of Education Approves 2007 Legislative Priorities - February 20, 2007
- Florida a Perfect "10" Data Quality Campaign recognizes Florida for comprehensive high-quality data system - January 18, 2007
- Commissioner Winn Announces Florida High School Graduation Rate - December 15, 2006
- THINK TANKS RELEASE EDUCATION FINDINGS - September 18, 2006
- Roberts district's elementary principal of the year - September 12, 2006
- Governor Bush Announces Record Number of Florida Students Taking the SAT and AP Exams - August 29, 2006
- Governor not ready to end fight for vouchers - February 16, 2006
- Atlantic High School Principal wins Principal of the Year Award - February 2, 2006
- In the News...Lake-Sumter Community College Recognized For Its Student Outreach Accomplishments - January 20, 2006
- In The News...Executive Office of the Governor - January 20, 2006 (pdf format)
- Opinion Editorial - Governor has been committed to minorities - January 19, 2006
- Ex-Principal Gets Education Award - January 18, 2006
- PBCC named Community College of the Year - January 16, 2006
- Bush says A-plus plan on track in helping minority students - January 16, 2006
- Funding diversity - January 13, 2006
- Bush: FCAT results speak for themselves - September 23, 2005
- FCAT doesn't deserve such a bad reputation - September 23, 2005
- Viewpoint: Education reforms are working in Florida - September 16, 2005
- FCAT grades prove that poor children can learn - June 20, 2005
- Tallahassee Community College, Around Campus - February 24, 2005 (pdf format)
- An honor for CROP - January 25, 2005
- Meaning behind King celebrations obvious to attendees of all ages - January 18, 2005
- Jeb Bush uses MLK Day to tout education reforms - January 17, 2005*
*this article was published in the following newspapers across the state:
- Tallahassee Democrat
- Herald Tribune
- Tribune Today
- News Journal
- The Gainesville Sun
- The Ledger
- The St. Augustine Record
- Bush Says Education Is Today’s Dream - January 17, 2005
- National report card gives Florida schools 1 A, 2 Cs - January 06, 2005
- Minority Student Success - December 31, 2004
- Mechanics of learning - Dec 9, 2004
- BCC aims to boost diversity - Oct 26, 2004
- FCAT Works ; Our Position: Another National Study Shows The Test Is Helping Florida Kids. - October 19, 2004
- FCAT: Closing the Gap - May 27, 2004
- High-profile black leaders help make a case for Gov. Jeb Bush's education reform efforts, including FCAT testing - March 3, 2004
- Black Leader urges parents: Use FCAT to kid's advantage - March 1, 2004
- Success Stories of Florida's Education Reforms - February 3, 2004 (MS Word Doc)
- Florida Department of Education Press Release - February 2, 2004
- Statement by Governor Jeb Bush Regarding the Michigan Supreme Court Ruling - June 23, 2003 (pdf format)
- The Broward Times - Creating an Air of Expectancy - May 30, 2003 (pdf format)
- The Broward Times - FCAT Debacle May Be A Good Thing - May 28, 2003 (pdf format)
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