Florida Tech Wins Nearly $600,000 Grant to Expand Character Education
Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne received a major grant to develop character education across its general education core curriculum.
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Lutz Library Hosts Free Art Shop Program for Kids on Nov. 5
Art Shop at Lutz Branch Library on Nov. 5 teaches financial literacy through creative play for children ages 6–12 in Hillsborough County.
Elite Animation Academy Helps Orlando Students Explore Art and Animation
Elite Animation Academy offers in-studio and online animation classes in Orlando taught by former Disney and Marvel animators for ages 8 to adults.
Free Preschool Playtime at New Port Richey Library
Preschool Playtime at Regency Park Branch lets young children and caregivers play, discover and meet friends. Free event in New Port Richey.
Florida Tech Earns Veteran Safe Place Designation for Suicide Prevention
Florida Tech earns Veteran Safe Place designation after 70+ staff undergo training to support military-affiliated students in crisis.
Kids Can Create Hatching Dinosaurs at Dade City Library Makerspace
Join Ingenuity Lab at Hugh Embry Library on November 5 for a hatching dinosaur craft activity for kindergarten through fifth grade.
Learn Tampa’s Cigar Industry History at OLLI-USF Course
OLLI-USF presents “The History of Tobacco and Cigar Labels” on Oct. 14 at Tampa’s Black History Museum. Free for adults 50+.
Florida Poly’s Student-Led Cybersecurity Center Launches High-Tech Careers
Florida Polytechnic University’s student-led Security Operations Center protects campus while training emerging cybersecurity professionals for high-tech careers.
Addition Financial Renovates Support Centers at 5 Central Florida Schools
Addition Financial Credit Union and the Addition Financial Foundation recently completed their 2026 Renovate to Educate initiative, transforming school support centers at five public schools across Central Florida. The spaces provide free access to essentials such as food, clothing, hygiene products and other everyday necessities. The 2026 initiative expanded to Volusia County while continuing partnerships … Read more
Mindful Play Learning Shares Easy Ways to Educate Kids Without Worksheets
As summer vacations end, many parents face the challenge of keeping children learning without them feeling like another day of school. While workbooks and educational apps often take center stage, early childhood educators say that a simpler and more fun solution is to play. Mindful Play Learning, an Orlando-based educational resource for families, homeschoolers, and … Read more
Sun Blaze Elementary PTA Launches 2026 Community Silent Auction to Support Students
The Sun Blaze Elementary PTA is inviting Central Florida residents to bid for a cause with the launch of its 2026 Community Silent Auction, an online fundraising event designed to connect local businesses with families while supporting educational programs and enrichment opportunities for students. The auction will run Aug. 3 through Aug. 14, and is … Read more
Ready, Set, School: Central Florida’s Back-to-School Events
The upcoming school year is just around the corner, and communities throughout Central Florida want to help families prepare with backpack giveaways, school supply drives, resource fairs, and family festivals. Many of these events are free to attend and feature games, food, health screenings, entertainment, and valuable community resources. Whether you’re shopping for supplies or … Read more
Addition Financial Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Scholarships with Record Numbers
The Addition Financial Foundation marked a major milestone in its commitment to education, awarding scholarships to its largest class of recipients as the organization celebrates the 20th anniversary of its program. This year, the foundation selected 10 students to receive financial assistance through the Joseph A. Melbourne Jr. Annual Scholarship Program, which supports students pursuing … Read more
A Summer to Remember: Highlander Summer Camp Brings Creativity, Community and Fun to Orlando
Orlando mom Rachel Schwartz said her sons had no interest in remembering her phone number until they attended Highlander Summer, Lake Highland Preparatory School’s summer camp, and wanted to schedule playdates with their new friends. Schwartz’s sons do not attend Lake Highland during the school year, so she said she was initially nervous about signing … Read more
Seminole Ridge Teacher Earns International Recognition From Cambridge
A Palm Beach County educator will receive international recognition for her impact in the classroom. Elizabeth Seeman, U.S. History teacher at Seminole Ridge Community High School, has been named the North American winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. The honor was announced this week by Cambridge University Press & Assessment as part of … Read more
Osceola County Students Receive $860K in Scholarships from Education Foundation
The Education Foundation of Osceola County marked a milestone moment at its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony, awarding 574 scholarships to graduating seniors across the district. Presented by Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital, the event celebrated not only student achievement but also the power of sustained community investment in education. This year’s scholarships totaled more than … Read more