Nearly 20 states from across the nation attended Florida’s first-ever National Summit on School Safety hosted by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Education Foundation. The Summit brought together national education leaders, law enforcement officials, policymakers and school safety specialists to learn about Florida’s nation-leading approach to School Safety.

A worldwide group of professional bull riders, launched its Bulls Against Bullying campaign during visits to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida. The riders donated $5,000 and 100 soccer balls to the clubs.

Thousands of Florida students will have new opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) as Florida Power & Light Company announces a major expansion of its Classroom Makeover Grant program. Twenty schools across the state will each receive a $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover Grant.

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy hosted its Florida Celebration of Reading in South Florida. This signature event, held to raise support for the Barbara Bush Foundation’s nationwide literacy work, featured appearances by New York Times bestselling authors and special guests including Coco Mellors, Jessica Soffer and Governor Jeb Bush, as well as a video message from Jenna Bush Hager.

First Serve USA is reshaping youth development by empowering high school students to become mentors, guiding younger children in their communities through education, leadership training, and life skills development.

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Florida is leading a first-in-the-nation approach that empowers students to persevere and overcome life’s inevitable challenges. The Florida Department of Education developed state education standards and resources to equip students with skills that build resiliency.

As National Mentoring Month ended in late January, several bills were reintroduced to support mentoring activities: A Transition to Success Mentoring Act, Mentoring to Succeed Act, and the Students Helping Younger Students Act. All three bills currently have only Democratic support.

The New York Life Foundation’s 2025 Aim High grant competition is now open for applications! A total of 30 grants totaling $1.8 million will be awarded to afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving middle school youth.

This year, we have collaborated with five talented school meal professionals to provide you with engaging video resources for each day of the week. Each day, you will receive a short video showcasing a specific school district from across the nation. A School Meals Leader will present a popular menu item along with its recipe from their district.

Integrity is more than just a virtue-it's a guiding principle that shapes character, builds trust, and fosters a responsible and ethical society. Charity for Change provides a character education curriculum that programs can seamlessly integrate into their daily schedules. Through engaging activities and research-backed strategies, educators and parents can create environments where integrity thrives.