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COVID-19 Emergency Financial Assistance and Loans

COVID-19 Emergency Financial Assistance and Loans

by Amy Lyn | Mar 24, 2020 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release

Business Continuity and Recovery: A Message from St. Johns County Chamber Dear Members, As you might know, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations...
The Cat in the Hat Visits the Ravine Gardens for Early Literacy

The Cat in the Hat Visits the Ravine Gardens for Early Literacy

by Amy Lyn | Mar 18, 2020 | Early Learning, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Joan Whitson, Early Learning Literacy Coordinator,  Early Learning Coalition of North Florida, Inc.  Email: jwhitson@elcnorthflorida.org   Phone: 904-342-2267   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla., March 20, 2020 – He’s back!...
The Cat in the Hat Tours North Florida for Early Literacy

The Cat in the Hat Tours North Florida for Early Literacy

by Amy Lyn | Mar 18, 2020 | Early Learning, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Joan Whitson, Early Learning Literacy Coordinator,  Early Learning Coalition of North Florida, Inc.  Email: jwhitson@elcnorthflorida.org   Phone: 904-342-2267   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLAY AND ST. JOHNS COUNTIES, Fla., March 20, 2020 –...
Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards

Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards

by Amy Lyn | Feb 6, 2020 | Press Release

For Immediate Release January 24, 2020 Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards Naples, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran announced that the Florida Department of Education has completed the review...
Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills

by Amy Lyn | Feb 6, 2020 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

For Immediate Release January 24, 2020 Contact: Governor’s Press Office (850) 717-9282 Media@eog.myflorida.com First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills First Lady also announces new pilot programs for...
ELC of North Florida Announces 2019 Preschool Teacher of the Year

ELC of North Florida Announces 2019 Preschool Teacher of the Year

by Amy Lyn | Jan 27, 2020 | Early Learning, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Joan Whitson, Early Learning Literacy Coordinator,  Early Learning Coalition of North Florida, Inc.  Email: jwhitson@elcnorthflorida.org   Phone: 904-342-2267   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., January 28, 2020 –  Whether...
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