Posted on September 14th, 2021 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Governor DeSantis Makes major announcement permanently ending high-stakes testing in Florida Thank you, Governor Ron DeSantis, for moving away from high-stakes state testing to now become educational diagnosing. Today Governor DeSantis in a press conference shared, “we are crafting legislation to end the FSA”. He went on to say, “This will be the last year […]
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Posted on August 20th, 2021 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Citrus joins a conversation on the benefits of Florida College Access Network Today Citrus Schools helped present with the Florida College Access Network (FCAN) on a webinar for school board members across the state for the Florida School Board Association. For the majority of our students, FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is essential […]
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Posted on August 16th, 2021 by
Thomas E Kennedy
School Visit 8/16/2021 Now more than ever I was so pleased to visit our schools and seeing our students and staff. How powerful it was seeing the smiling faces of the students and the caring manner of the staff. Today I spent time at Central Ridge Elementary School and Citrus Springs Elementary School. I am […]
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Posted on August 10th, 2021 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Welcome back students! Let us all lift our children, loved ones, and education community up in prayers and optimism for this new school year! Today I ask we surround our students and staff with prayers of love, protection, and optimism as they return to our schools and classrooms for a new school year! They need […]
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Posted on August 7th, 2021 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Purple Heart Anniversary God bless our Purple Heart recipients. Your sacrifice is never forgotten! August 7th is the Nation’s Anniversary of the Purple Heart. Please take a moment to read this history of our Country’s great honor. The History of the Purple Heart, first known as “Badge of Military Merit” At his headquarters in Newburgh, […]
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Posted on August 4th, 2021 by
Thomas E Kennedy
In Tallahassee for the Planning Committee One of my roles as President-Elect of the Florida School Boards Association is to assist in the planning and development of leadership development and training. Today I was in Tallahassee for the Planning Committee meeting for the FSBA, FADSS, FSBAA, FERMA, SUNSPRA, FELL 76th Annual Joint Conference, and Professional […]
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