Education

Rep. Rodrigues Joins Bottom Line on Hydraulic Fracturing, Education and More

“This is where the environmentalists have completely gotten it wrong.” – Representative Ray Rodrigues (R-Fort Myers), Vice Chair of the…

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Bright Futures Bill Heads to the Governor’s Desk

Florida high school students will have expanded volunteer options toward earning Florida Bright Future Scholarships under a bill which has…

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Teacher Protection Bill Passes Full Legislature

Teachers will receive stronger support as well as liability coverage under a bill that has fully passed the Florida Legislature.…

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Gardiner Scholarship Education Bill Signed Into Law

Governor Rick Scott signed the Florida Chamber-backed Gardiner Scholarship into law, which empowers students with unique abilities to succeed by…

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Florida Chamber-Backed Unique Abilities Bill Passes, Heads to Governor For Signature

The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the Florida Legislature for today fully passing a Florida Chamber-backed unique abilities bill, The…

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Florida Chamber-Backed Unique Abilities Bill Passes; Heads to Governor’s Desk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley (850) 521-1231 eousley@flchamber.com The Gardiner Scholarship Will Empower Students TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 14, 2016)…

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Florida Tops the Nation in Digital Learning

As shoppers log on to their computers today to access the latest in Cyber Monday deals, Florida students will log on to engage…

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Mark Wilson’s Testimony to State Board of Education

Education and Economic Development Go Hand in Hand Yesterday, Mark Wilson was in Orlando to champion the Florida Chamber’s longstanding…

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Patricia Levesque Discusses Education and Closing the Achievement Gap

“The key to economic competitiveness and our businesses being able to thrive is having an educated workforce.” – Patricia Levesque,…

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Businesses can Help Florida’s Students Succeed

Did you know that if your company pays corporate income or insurance premium taxes in Florida, it may be eligible…

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Employers urged to partner with schools to improve workforce

By Marcia Heroux Pounds Sun Sentinel   Kelly Smallridge tells her employees “first you’re a parent and second you’re an…

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Florida Chamber Unveils 2015 Legislative Report Card

Missed Opportunities and Philosophical Differences Lead to Fewer Votes Cast On Issues That Could Have Made Florida More Competitive TALLAHASSEE,…

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STEM Jobs Account for 1 in 4 Job Openings in Florida

In today’s technology-driven world, the global economy is becoming increasingly reliant on the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics…

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Court Sides With Students Over Unions Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Against Tax Credit Scholarships

Approximately 70,000 students will continue to receive educational opportunities thanks to a decision by a Florida judge to dismiss a…

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Did You Know 5.7 Million Children are Expected to Live in Florida by 2030?

The number of Floridians under the age of 18 is projected to grow to 5.7 million by 2030, a 58.2…

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