FL Early Learning

I had the privilege of reading to Florida’s earliest learners for Children’s Day at the Capitol. There is nothing more inspiring than seeing their curiosity and excitement firsthand. Moments like this are a powerful reminder that Florida’s future will continue to be bright!

Did You Know? Resiliency Coaches help students grow stronger and navigate day-to-day challenges with confidence. Start your journey at BuildResiliency.org. #BuildResiliency

The Division of Early Learning supports families by offering valuable resources, such as the Quality Checklist, to help parents locate a high-quality child care provider to suit their family’s needs. bit.ly/4k3U5GB

Today, the Florida Department of Education and @VolunteerFla announced the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month contests. Six winners will be awarded a 2-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by @FloridaPrepaid. All K-12 #FloridaStudents are encouraged to participate. Full announcement: bit.ly/25HHMContest

Do you still need to purchase school supplies? Good news! Florida consumers can enjoy the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday for the entire month of August! For more information, visit: floridarevenue.com/BacktoSchool

Summer Challenge: read as a family for at least 20 minutes a day! On the Resiliency Reading List, you’ll find a list of books that help your K-12 student build resiliency. To download the Resiliency Florida Reading List, visit: buildresiliency.org/readinglist #BuildResiliency

Help us spread the word about Resiliency Florida’s characteristic of the month: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving! Download now at BuildResiliency.org/additionalreso… #BuildResiliency

Act Establishing Statehood for Florida, March 3, 1845. Today we’re celebrating Florida’s 180th birthday! Florida became the 27th state admitted to the Union on March 3, 1845. This act of Congress is Collection M81-22 at the State Archives of Florida; it establishes Florida and Iowa as official members of the United States. You can read the full text of the act and other historic documents pertaining to Florida’s founding through the State Archives’ digital outreach program, Florida Memory. Link: floridamemory.com/items/show/336…

Happy #PresidentsDay! Today we celebrate the legacy and contributions the U.S. presidents have made on history and our great nation. In Florida, we are committed to preparing students to become civically engaged adults who are equipped to become our next patriotic leaders.

“Florida’s students continue to succeed at every level." Today, @CommMannyDiazJr and the Florida Department of Education announced that mid-year progress monitoring results show students continue to succeed under the first-in-the-nation progress monitoring assessments. For more information and highlights, visit bit.ly/3WEi8md.

Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! is a time to inspire students and families to incorporate reading into everyday routines. Florida is “Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success.” Learn more about Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! here: bit.ly/3AT2FE5. #FLCelebratesLiteracy

Under the leadership of @GovRonDeSantis, we are celebrating School Choice Week in Florida and the many opportunities it provides families to identify the best education option for them. Florida leads the way in educational choice because we believe every child deserves access to the highest-quality education.

Hope Florida works with partners outside of government to help Floridians create a pathway to prosperity. Since its inception, Hope Florida has helped more than 30,000 Floridians transition off government assistance. Visit HopeFlorida.com or call 833-GET-HOPE today.

A new year, a new chapter! Turn the page on 2024 with the B.E.S.T. ELA Booklist (pages 152-164) and Civic Literacy Booklist (pages 168-171) and make reading part of your resolution this year. Learn more: bit.ly/3PzEYaP

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a child or teen? ‘Tis the season to trade screens for stories and rediscover the gift of reading! Whether choosing to give a classic or modern tale, books offer a joy technology can't replace!

December is full of celebrations – Hanukkah, Christmas and more! What better way to honor and explore holidays and traditions than through reading? Discover literature from around the world and learn about rich traditions through the power of books!

Calling all volunteers! With your help, we are building resiliency in students throughout the state of Florida. Become a Resiliency Coach today! All coaches must complete a training course administered by @EducationFL. Learn more about becoming a Resiliency Coach at BuildResiliency.org/resiliency-coa….

Find out what's new in the November edition of the Florida Division of Early Learning's Parents' Pages! fldoe.org/file/20625/Nov…

November is Family Engagement Month! What will your family do together? Make a plan. #earlyed

This Sunday, November 3, 2024, please set your clock back one hour for Daylight Savings Time. #daylightsavingstime #elcofbroward #fallback