U.S. Department of Education Announces Grant Opportunities to Address Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Career Advancement

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the availability of more than $368 million in new grant opportunities through the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program and the Teacher and School Leader (TSL) Incentive program that advance investments in teacher recruitment and retention. These investments particularly prioritize promoting educator diversity and career advancement and leadership opportunities for effective…

Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

How Can FSBA Help Your School District? FSBA stands ready to assist any School Board Member with their questions. We have experience in assisting school districts during their recoveries from weather and other catastrophic events and, as your professional association, are here to assist you in any way we are able. For your convenience, we…

FSBA Partners with Hennes Communications to Provide Issues Management, Crisis Management and Strategic Communications Services to Membership

FSBA is excited to introduce a new partnership with Hennes Communications to provide issues management and strategic communications consulting services to Florida’s public school districts facing sudden challenges to their reputations and operations. Whether you are a small district, rural district, or a large district with a full communications department, Hennes Communications has an extensive track record…

Florida School Boards Association Recognizes Outstanding Legislators

Two Florida legislators have been selected as The Florida School Boards Association’s Legislators of the Year for 2022. The association is set to honor Senator Doug Broxson (R-1) and Representative Christine Hunschofsky (D-96) “We are proud to recognize Senator Broxson and Representative Hunschofsky for their steadfast efforts to ensure that every student in Florida receives…

Florida’s Education and Workforce Leaders Unite to Address Florida’s Talent War

The Florida Chamber and Florida Chamber Foundation Launch Future of Work Florida Initiative to Connect Florida Businesses With Talent Solutions The Florida Chamber Foundation recently surveyed Florida’s job creators for the Florida Workforce Needs Study 2.0 and discovered that nearly 72% have experienced difficulty in finding qualified talent for open positions over the past year.…