The announcement came during the Ignite Education awards ceremony on Dec. 13 at The Westin, Sarasota.

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

Paul Burns will start with the Florida Department of Education Jan. 3.

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

The referendum vote typically takes place during a special election, but the Board is debating again if that's the most practical way to get the funding.

One-on-one, short-term intervention helps students read better, younger — and remain strong readers as they grow.

Nearly 3,000 schools and 2.5 million students in 48 counties were given this opportunity.