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Kayla Stanford, Santa Rosa County’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, received statewide recognition and an award of $2,000 from the

Executive Pastry Chef Yohann Le Bescond has taken his talents from France to Florida—and from the World Equestrian Center (WEC)

After 17 years of transformative leadership, Mary Chance is retiring as President and CEO of the Consortium. Since stepping into

The Consortium’s annual Leadership Retreat brought together leaders from 34 local education foundations across Florida for two days of meaningful

The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations is proud to present the inaugural Susan Copeland Unbridled Spirit Award to Meghan Magamoll,

As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Florida Power & Light Company expanded its STEM Classroom Makeover Grant program—awarding $1

Brayden stood in the bustling hospital kitchen, watching meals being prepared for patients. “It looked like a really important job,

A proven executive with more than two decades of executive experience at the intersection of public education, business, and civic

The Consortium exists to support and strengthen the capacity and impact of Florida’s local education foundations. How do we do

There’s a growing narrative today that college may no longer be necessary—but I disagree. Research tells a different story: increased

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