by kaylasharp | Nov 29, 2012 | Press Releases
More than 40 percent of Florida middle and high school students failed the spring 2012 Algebra 1 End-of-Course, or EOC, exam. Vulnerable children fared even worse. In many high-needs schools, the failure rate topped 80 percent. Florida students must pass the Algebra 1...
by kaylasharp | Oct 31, 2012 | Faculty Laurels
Crystal Timmons, UF clinical assistant professor in education, was named one of 22 “International Emerging Leaders” by Phi Delta Kappa International. Every year, Phi Delta Kappa International, an association for professional educators, recognizes leading educators...
by kaylasharp | May 3, 2012 | Alumni Accolades, Awards, Press Releases
Delores Lastinger, a leading civic leader, philanthropist and former Jacksonville high school teacher known for her tremendous contributions to the Northeast Florida community and the University of Florida, has been chosen to receive the 2012 University of Florida...
by kaylasharp | Apr 4, 2012 | Awards, Press Releases, Student Laurels
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the second year in a row, a teacher who receives training from the University of Florida Master Teacher Initiative has been named teacher of the year in Pinellas County. Pinellas County Schools recently chose UF Lastinger Center Teacher...
