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Explore the programs, preparations and partnerships delivering results for learners everywhere.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__reaction_bar c-reaction_bar c-reaction_bar--collapsed\" role=\"group\" data-qa=\"reaction_bar\" aria-label=\"Reactions\" data-stringify-ignore=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; transform_scale_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_scale_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_scale_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; transform_translate=&#8221;-155px|0px&#8221; transform_translate_tablet=&#8221;0px|0px&#8221; transform_translate_phone=&#8221;0px|0px&#8221; transform_translate_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_translate_linked=&#8221;off&#8221; transform_rotate_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_rotate_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_rotate_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_skew_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_skew_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_skew_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_origin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_origin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_origin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_styles_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||||false|false&#8221; transform_styles_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_styles_phone=&#8221;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a href=\"#deans-message\" class=\"glass-btn glass-btn-primary glass-btn-lg glass-btn-glow\">Read More<\/a>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/impact\/files\/2025\/10\/Chomp-Graduate-Student-scaled-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Chomp-Graduate-Student-scaled&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/impact\/files\/2025\/10\/Dean-Good-Student-2.png&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_right&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;70px|||||&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; background_position_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;deans-message&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; module_class=&#8221;glass-card-light&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; z_index=&#8221;5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#e8e8e8&#8243; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;12px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;22px|32px|22px|32px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;22px|32px|22px|32px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|18px|18px|18px|18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Letter from Dean Good<\/h1>\n<p>As our home grows in population and national influence, our responsibility as Florida\u2019s flagship university is clear: cultivate a confident, career-ready workforce and ensure every learner has access to a high-quality education.<\/p>\n<p>Every day, our faculty and students engage in rigorous research that directly improves learning outcomes. The practical application is pivotal: breakthroughs here in Florida become blueprints for the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Leveraging UF\u2019s unparalleled AI infrastructure, we are accelerating responsible advances that personalize learning and support educators. Our land-grant mission drives our real-world engagement, resulting in measurable gains for learners, stronger pipelines into high-demand fields, and educators equipped to lead the future of teaching and learning.<\/p>\n<p>We are proud of our progress and the people who make it possible. Together with our colleagues and community partners, we are pioneering innovative research and new technologies to produce bold solutions for learners everywhere. Join us as we continue building a brighter future for Florida and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/impact\/files\/2024\/10\/Good_Signature_Thin-lt-Blue.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Dean Good signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Good_Signature_Thin lt Blue&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Glenn E. 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Together, we are building the framework for AI usage in schools using ethical and sustainable decision-making. The task force shared its vision with stakeholders statewide at the Classroom of the Future event during Florida\u2019s legislative session, exploring AI solutions for K-12 education.<\/p>\n<p>Our teacher candidates are piloting an AI Assistant feature through our partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/2024\/12\/04\/the-university-of-florida-pilots-goreacts-ai-assisted-feedback-tool-to-advance-teacher-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoReact<\/a>, a video platform that delivers skill-based learning for educators. <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/faculty\/dassa-lori\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lori Dassa, Ed.D.<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/faculty\/mathien-tara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tara Mathien, Ed.D.<\/a>, coordinated the initial rollout in the early childhood education program and are now expanding it college-wide. The AI Assistant offers instant feedback based on key instructional markers, boosting candidates\u2019 confidence and providing an opportunity for more frequent and personalized coaching and support.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by UF\u2019s HiPerGator 4.0, the fastest supercomputer in higher education, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thesunshineportal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sunshine State Early Childhood Information Portal<\/strong><\/a> allows researchers to analyze hundreds of variables and millions of records from agencies statewide to identify complex patterns associated with VPK programming. 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The state has also entrusted the center to lead the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastinger.center.ufl.edu\/florida-tutoring-advantage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Tutoring Advantage<\/a>, a newly established statewide tutoring program addressing academic gaps in reading and mathematics.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#182c3e 1%|#152226 100%&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/impact\/files\/2025\/10\/gator01-scaled.png&#8221; top_divider_style=&#8221;asymmetric2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||26px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Brandstack||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;32px|32px|32px|32px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;32px|32px|32px|32px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|18px|18px|18px|18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Forging<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">Florida\u2019s Future<\/h3>\n<p>We aren\u2019t just generating solutions for the present \u2013 we are forging Florida\u2019s future. Through teacher preparation, collaboration, and accessible education, we are strengthening today\u2019s workforce while innovating for tomorrow\u2019s learners. 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