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NUMBER ONE IN EDUCATION FREEDOM.
For the 5th STRAIGHT YEAR, @Heritage has ranked the Free State of Florida as the top state for education freedom in the country.
We will continue leading on parents' rights, school choice, and academic integrity in our schools.
Tonight, Commissioner @HenmackIII heard feedback on our draft Science Standards DIRECTLY from Floridians.
While this was the last stop on our listening tour, we are still accepting feedback on our draft standards.
Floridians: let us know what you think! Email [email protected] to share your thoughts with us.
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Congratulations to our 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars!
See the full list of this year’s honorees: ed.gov/about/news/press-rele…
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MDC Fire Academy student Bryan Monzon has been awarded the Zeke Urrutia Endowed Firefighter Scholarship, established in memory of Fire Academy alumnus Zeke Urrutia to carry forward his passion for helping others.
Through this scholarship, Zeke’s legacy lives on, supporting aspiring firefighters as they prepare to serve and protect their communities.
Congratulations to Bryan, and thank you to the Urrutia family for their generosity and commitment to honoring Zeke’s impact and inspiring the next generation of first responders. 💙
Florida Department of Education retweeted
“The future is a competitive ecosystem in which families choose, providers innovate, employers hire, and public funding follows results."
From classroom to career: @HenmackIII, Florida's Commissioner of Education, explores K–20 efforts to strengthen workforce-ready skills in Florida at #F3.
Florida Department of Education retweeted
Great to see the #FLCollegeSystem represented at the
@FLChamber Future of Florida Forum! @valenciacollege President @kplinske and @EducationFL Commissioner @HenmackIII are helping keep education, talent and workforce development part of the conversation around Florida’s future.
“Merit is not a threat to opportunity—it is the condition that makes opportunity REAL and DURABLE.” Commissioner @HenmackIII
Commissioner @HenmackIII lays out the future of Florida Education at the @FLChamber’s Future of Florida Forum:
✅ MORE choice
✅ CLEARER skills
✅ Hiring that rewards COMPETENCE
This is The Florida Way—empowering families, preparing students for success, and building a strong workforce.
Florida Department of Education retweeted
Excellent remarks by @EducationFL Commissioner @HenmackIII at the @FLChamber #FutureofFlorida Forum.
“Merit is not a threat to opportunity. It is the condition that makes opportunity real and durable.”
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The Education Commissioner helped celebrate the 85th anniversary of @FLBlindServices. DBS helps blind people learn to live independently and gain workforce skills. #MustSeeTFC thefloridachannel.org/videos…
COMPETITION DRIVES QUALITY.
Our commitment to supporting school choice has delivered RESULTS.
Florida’s schools are innovating, improving their education quality, and providing better outcomes for students. ⬇️
“The future is NOT a larger bureaucracy.”
“The future is a competitive ecosystem in which FAMILIES choose, providers innovate, employers hire, and public funding follows RESULTS.” Commissioner @HenmackIII
Commissioner @HenmackIII lays out the future of Florida Education at the @FLChamber’s Future of Florida Forum:
✅ MORE choice
✅ CLEARER skills
✅ Hiring that rewards COMPETENCE
This is The Florida Way—empowering families, preparing students for success, and building a strong workforce.
Commissioner @HenmackIII lays out the future of Florida Education at the @FLChamber’s Future of Florida Forum:
✅ MORE choice
✅ CLEARER skills
✅ Hiring that rewards COMPETENCE
This is The Florida Way—empowering families, preparing students for success, and building a strong workforce.
Florida Department of Education retweeted
We’re partnering with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office to create new opportunities for graduates of MDC’s School of Justice to continue their education and advance their careers in public safety.
Graduates of our Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Class can now apply 27 credits toward MDC’s Bachelor’s in Public Safety Management, giving them a head start on earning their degree while building on their law enforcement training.
Thank you to the @MiamiDade_SO and @Sheriff_Rosie Cordero-Stutz for working with us to strengthen educational and career pathways for those who serve and protect our community.
Florida Department of Education retweeted
Hey, Mantas! Join us for our Fall Career Fair on November 10 to connect with employers, explore your options and prepare for your career!
Want to feel more prepared? Check out our FREE Pre-Fair Career Workshops to help you for the big day.
Learn more: fscj.edu/careerfair
ALT Flyer for FSCJ Fall Career Fair on Nov 10, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with free pre-fair workshops and employer networking opportunities.
For 85 years, our Division of Blind Services has expanded opportunity and accessibility for Floridians who are blind or visually impaired.
We were proud to join them in Tallahassee last week to celebrate 85 years of impact!
Learn more about the amazing work our Division of Blind Services does: dbs.fldoe.org
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Commissioner @HenMackIII will be in Orange County for the final stop of our Science Standards listening tour.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your thoughts on our draft standards directly with us!
Florida Department of Education retweeted
Commissioner @HenmackIII is out and about in our schools highlighting the programs making a real difference for students. @SharksAHS is a great example of how Florida is connecting classroom learning with real-world opportunity. Take a look 👇
THIS is what work-ready education looks like.
At Atlantic High School in Volusia County, students can explore career pathways in aerospace technology, A&P mechanics, teacher prep—and even earn a Private Pilot License BEFORE graduation. ⬇️
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FAU High School students Elliott Evrard-Vescio and Yaer Peretz win 1st place, and senior Maksim Iakoubtchik wins 3rd place at Florida Atlantic University's first-ever AI Promptathon hosted by the Management Information Systems Association. Congratulations, Owls!
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🦩 The @floridalottery will host a Bright Futures Scholarships Outreach event on the Polk State Lakeland Campus this Wednesday and ALL Polk State students are invited and eligible for giveaways!
Learn more: polk.edu/news/florida-lotter…
Florida Department of Education retweeted
.@EDSecMcMahon vision for the next 250 years of American education will restore the Golden Age of American education!
