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Florida Public Charter Schools to Celebrate Black History Month During February 2025 Member Schools of Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) Encouraged to Participate FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (January 22, 2025) – Many of Florida’s public charter schools are expected to celebrate Black History Month during February, 2025. Member schools of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) are encouraged to participate in the 2025 celebration, which includes Student and Educator Contests organized by the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida. This year, student art and essay contests are based on the theme, “Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s Success.” The Black History Month Art Contest is open to all kindergarten through third-grade students in Florida, including students at Florida’s charter schools. According to the Florida Department of Education, each student will submit original, two-dimensional artwork based on the theme. Four statewide winners will be selected, and each winner will receive a $100 art supplies gift card and a 1-year pass to Florida state parks. The Black History Month Essay Contest is open to all fourth through twelfth-grade students in Florida, including students at Florida’s charter schools. The Florida Department of Education press release notes each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme. Six winners will be selected from Florida elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. Each winner will receive a 2-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and a $100 gift card for school supplies. The Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Black History Month Excellence in Education Award Contest is open to all full-time educators in an elementary, middle or high school in Florida, including charter schools. According to the Florida Department of Education, four winners will be selected and will receive $2,500 from Volunteer Florida. Nominations may be submitted by a principal, teacher, parent/guardian or student. The deadline for entries in all of the contests is 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Many of Florida’s public charter schools have participated in Black History Month during previous years, according to FCPCS President Robert Haag. “The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools encourages our member schools to be part of the 2025 Black History Month celebration,” said Haag. “FCPCS strongly supports the Florida Department of Education’s program, “Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s Success.” Student and Educator contest entries and nomination forms and guidelines are available at http://floridablackhistory.com. About the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) is the leading charter school membership association in the state. Since its inception in 1999, FCPCS has been dedicated to creating a national model of high quality, accredited public charter schools that are student-centered and performance-driven. FCPCS provides a wide array of technical support, mentoring, training, networking, and purchasing services to its membership, as well as serving as an advocate for all Florida public charter schools.
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