Learning Spotlights

Get ready to be inspired by innovative ideas and practices in education. Our spotlight shines on groundbreaking innovations that are transforming the way we learn and teach.

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Microschool fellowship program helps former public school educator pursue his entrepreneurial dreams

Growing up, Adam Tweet loved learning. Until he didn’t. Kindergarten was amazing, but as he got older, Adam wanted the freedom to pursue things he enjoyed. He loved reading but not books typically found on school reading lists. Comic books and interactive Choose Your Own Adventure books fed his passions.... READ MORE
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The right educational setting has Khloe learning with resilience
SANFORD, Fla. – Elsa the Snow Queen sang “Let it Go” as Kimberly Jones entered the room. Kimberly’s daughter, Khloe, 2 at the time, sat with her eyes laser-locked on the...
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Author! Author! Charisma loves school so much she wrote a book about it
SANFORD, Florida – Charisma Lowery loves fractions, which is not something you hear every day from a third grader, but she does. Mixed fractions, improper fractions – bring ’em on....
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After years of enrollment declines, new migration to the Tampa Bay area creates rising demand for Jewish schools
TAMPA, Fla.  — With 16 dormer windows that peek out from all sides of the roof and a wrap-around porch, the building looks more like a place to relax than...
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Bringing water to remote villages in Tanzania a ‘life-changing’ event for Clearwater Central Catholic students
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The orphans in a tiny town in Tanzania left the biggest impression on Sarah Williams. They were so cute and kind and happy. And curious. The children...
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Florida’s parent-directed education environment helps fifth grader thrive at military-friendly Catholic school
Jackson Pelletier’s enrollment at St. Paul’s Catholic School Riverside on an education choice scholarship began with a trip to the pediatrician. That’s when his parents, Natasha and Greg, noticed the...
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Education choice scholarship a boon for a military veteran and his family
  MIRAMAR, Fla. – William Ivins moved his family to South Florida ahead of his retirement from the United States Marine Corps and enrolled his children at Mother of Our Redeemer...
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With help from education choice, this teacher forged a kind and curious and joyful path
  SARASOTA, Fla. – After 18 years as an educator in public and private schools, Justine Wilson decided to make a change. She was excellent at her job. In fact,...
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PEP scholarship allows for ‘A-plus homeschool experience’ for one family
In July, Jessie Pedraza was reading through posts on a Facebook page for mothers who homeschool their children when she saw three words jump off her screen. Personalized Education Program....
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From a vision to flyers to students: Former legislator finds new way to help kids – by starting a school
LEESBURG, Fla. – The first tangible evidence of a new private school opening in town were the 1,500 fliers printed at Staples and handed to parents as they left a Publix...
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Former public school teacher who needed to ‘break free’ creates her own learning center
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Cristina Bedgood, a 15-year former public school teacher, took two years to craft plans for her own private learning center. She knew she needed 40...
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