Tag Archives: Pinellas Education Foundation

Symposium tackles important education issues

April 26 2013 By Lorri Helfand

The Pinellas Education Foundation's 2013 Education Symposium brought together local business, government and community leaders to discuss the latest issues in education. About 100 people attended Thursday’s symposium at Tropicana Field, which featured a passionate panel discussion and a speech by Superintendent Michael A. Grego about the state of education in Pinellas.Read more

Pinellas Education Foundation receives $25,000 toward scholarships

April 1 2013 By Rita Farlow

The Pinellas Education Foundation has announced that it has received a $25,000 donation from AT&T for its Take Stock in Children/Doorways Scholarship Program. The program benefits economically disadvantaged Pinellas County Schools students through college and technical school tuition scholarships. Students also benefit from mentors who advise and guide them and school-based ambassadors who monitor student progress...

Northeast’s Automotive Academy gives students career route direction

March 19 2013 By Wally Patanow

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[/caption] Northeast High School's Automotive Academy trains students for a career in automotive service technology or collision repair. In this Webisode of "In the Works," students learn how to...

Northeast's Automotive Academy gives students career route direction

March 19 2013 By Wally Patanow

[caption id="attachment_13446" align="alignright" width="293" caption="Click the photo to view the PCS video news feature."]

[/caption] Northeast High School's Automotive Academy trains students for a career in automotive service technology or collision repair. In this Webisode of "In the Works," students learn how to...