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Galileo School for Gifted Learning Wins National “Building Hope” Award as an Inspirational Charter School 

Sanford, Fla., School is a Member of Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) 

SANFORD, Fla., (June 6, 2023) – Galileo School for Gifted Learning has won a national Building Hope Award as one of 12 “inspirational charter schools” across America.  The Sanford, Fla., school is a member of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS). 

The prestigious award comes with a $20,000 grant, one of the largest given as part of the Building Hope Awards program.  Building Hope is a non-profit foundation dedicated to creating high-quality K-12 charter school opportunities for students through its expertise in real estate, finance and operational services. 

The award winners were selected from more than 260 applications from charter schools in 38 states.  Galileo School for Gifted Learning’s Skyway Campus was named the top school in the category of Student Empowerment.  According to Building Hope, Galileo students engage fully in their education and choose extracurricular activities and advocate for which electives and enrichments they are most interested in pursuing. 

“We care about the voices and choices of our kids,” said Galileo’s Principal & CEO Michelle Nunez.  “We are here to create the opportunity for students to be motivated and challenged and to pursue their passionate interests.” 

Schools in Minneapolis and San Francisco were runners up in the Building Hope Student Empowerment Awards category and received $10,000 grant awards, part of a total of $175,000 in Building Hope grant awards.  Building Hope Awards were also given in the categories of charter school leadership, community engagement and education innovation. 

“The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools congratulates Galileo School for Gifted Learning for winning such a prestigious award and for its ongoing efforts to provide high quality charter school education,” said Robert Haag, President of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools.  “Galileo School for Gifted Learning is a shining example of the superb work being done at FCPCS member schools throughout Florida.” 

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, with a membership of nearly 75 percent of all operating charter schools.  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.

 

DIVIDED PASCO SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES PATEL CHARTER DEAL

From The Laker/Lutz News
By B.C. Manion - May 23, 2023

The Pasco County School Board voted 3-2 to approve a partnership to advance a plan for a Patel Charter School, expected to open in 2025. READ MORE

 

Gov. DeSantis signs measure expanding sports options for charter school athletes

From Florida Politics
By Jesse Scheckner - May 24, 2023

The legislation was inspired by an issue in Vero Beach. Two lawmakers from the city carried it across the finish line.

By the beginning of the next school year, charter school students in Florida will have more options when deciding where to play.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 190, which will enable students at charter schools throughout Florida to participate in the athletic programs of willing private schools, regardless of whether a nearby public school has similar offerings. READ MORE

 

A LOOK BACK AT THE 2023 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION

From ReImagineED
By Lisa Buie / May 9, 2023

The 2023 Florida legislative session ended Friday with lawmakers passing a record $117 billion budget for the fiscal year that will start July 1. READ MORE

 

Governor DeSantis Approves Record Increase in Teacher Pay and Signs Comprehensive Legislation to Support Teachers

Press Release FLGov.com
May 9, 2023

MIAMI — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a landmark package of legislation to support and empower Florida’s teachers, reign in out-of-control unions and school boards, get TikTok out of schools, and protect the integrity of the classroom. Governor DeSantis also announced that he will approve more than $1 billion for teacher pay in this year’s budget, a $252 million increase over the current record. READ MORE

 
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