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For up-to-date information on Florida’s temporary school closures related to the swine flu (H1N1) virus, please view the following Web site. The Florida Department of Education urges all parents to continue to stay updated on local area actions via your local school district information channels.

Florida School Closures

Florida Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

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The Florida Department of Education would like to extend our appreciation for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week May 3rd through May 9th. To the teachers who work tirelessly each day to inspire, lead and motivate - we send our thanks. Your commitment has helped Florida become one of the best education systems in the nation. Each student's life is enriched by teachers like you. Thank you for your work not just this week, but every day.

Commissioner's Message in Florida PTA newsletter (PDF, 75KB)

Teacher Discounts

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is intended to provide a stimulus to the nation's economy, earmarks more than $90 billion for states to use in key education areas such as the instruction of students with disabilities, services for low-income students and the stabilization of local school district funding. Listing of available district resources on ARRA

Next Generation Strategic Plan

List of Rules Under Review

Commissioner’s What’s Working Series

Commissioner’s Education Policy Advisory Group

Florida’s Response to Intervention

Statements and Proclamation Regarding Teacher Appreciation Week

Language Arts Standards Available for Public Comment

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Three Florida Educators Recognized for Innovative Leadership at National Conference
Three Florida educators received major awards to recognize their leadership in educational innovation.

Polk Schools, Central Florida Aerospace Academy Receive $1.4 Million NASA Grant
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded Polk Public Schools a $1.4 million education grant to enhance Kathleen High School’s Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA), an aviation-oriented high school/career academy located on the campus of the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In.

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