It’s graduation season- that time of year when families gather to celebrate the academic accomplishments and the rite of passage of achieving a major milestone. However, high school graduation is…
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a lifeline for college-bound students seeking financial assistance, has recently undergone an overall. When the Department of Education first announced the “Better FAFSA”—a…
In January, the Alliance for Public Schools collaborated with Superintendent Van Ayres to launch the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) in Hillsborough County Public Schools. The SSAC model represents a…
There are a few things that profoundly impact a student’s academic outcomes. Attendance, or the lack thereof, can make or break a student’s chances of success. Our annual GradNation Community…
According to PBS News Hour, “High school students’ scores on the ACT college admissions test have dropped to their lowest in more than three decades, showing a lack of student preparedness…
Although the Florida Department of Education released specific details about testing and other waivers, it was still unclear whether the Class of 2020 would receive a diploma if they lacked…
The Florida Department of Education issued additional guidance to their March 17th press conference. In addition to closing school campuses through April 15th and moving to distance learning for students,…
On Friday, the Florida Department of Education released FSA scores to school districts and parents. This single standardized test determines advancement to the next grade, graduation eligibility, teacher pay, school…
In case you missed the news during the holiday bustle, graduation rates increased across Florida. Students are graduating at record rates, reaching a 15-year high in the last school year…
Grad Day for Tampa Bay 2017 was a huge success! Held Thursday, March 2nd in the Hilton Tampa Downtown, students and community members from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties came together…