Learning Spotlights
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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 study. Shaded by a canopy of oaks, the only noise comes from chirping birds and water spraying from a fountain... READ MOREBringing 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...
READ MOREFlorida’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...
READ MOREEducation 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...
READ MOREWith 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,...
READ MOREPEP 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....
READ MOREFrom 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...
READ MOREFormer 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...
READ MOREFrom an idea to a goal to Emma’s walk of a lifetime
SARASOTA, Fla. — It was time for the valedictorian to address the assembly, so Emma Howey rose from her seat in the front row of the auditorium, left her...
READ MORE‘Alexa, how do you start a school?’
VERO BEACH, Fla. – For eight years, Danielle McLean couldn’t believe her luck. Through all of pre-school and elementary school, her twin boys Jackson and Lincoln, both on the autism...
READ MOREFrom Venezuela to the Naval Academy with the help of an education choice scholarship
RIVERVIEW – Rosa Salom Garcia’s car was reinforced to withstand bullets because the threat of being kidnapped was a part of everyday life in Venezuela. She was a leading eye surgeon...
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