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Did you know that April is National Financial Literacy Month? 💲💰💸The components of financial literacy-such as understand...
04/07/2026

Did you know that April is National Financial Literacy Month? 💲💰💸

The components of financial literacy-such as understanding saving, debt, credit, and investing-are essential for success in any postsecondary path a student may choose.

Start learning and building smart money management habits today in order to set yourself up for a secure and prosperous future! ✔

📣It's official! 📣The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners has approved Osceola Prosper for the Class of 2026! 🥳T...
03/25/2026

📣It's official! 📣

The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners has approved Osceola Prosper for the Class of 2026! 🥳

This means every 2026 high school graduate from Osceola County is eligible for free tuition at Valencia College and Osceola Technical College! 🎓

This is HUGE! Class of 2026, please take advantage of this program if you want to attend either of these institutions. There are a few enrollment steps you must take, including completing the FAFSA, so be sure to get it done! ✅

Valencia College will be hosting four info sessions throughout April, see the second slide for dates and locations! ➡

For more information, visit osceolaprosper.com or speak with your College & Career Counselor!

Alright seniors, you're up!We know this time of year can be overwhelming, trying to get all your ducks in a row before g...
03/24/2026

Alright seniors, you're up!

We know this time of year can be overwhelming, trying to get all your ducks in a row before graduation. 🎓

Hopefully this checklist will be helpful! Remember to take things one step at a time and reach out if you need support. ✅

*This list is not exhaustive. Please check with your Guidance Counselor and College and Career Counselor/Specialist for tasks specific to you and your school.

Welcome back from Spring Break! We hope you had a wonderful week off. The end of the school year is fast approaching, so...
03/23/2026

Welcome back from Spring Break! We hope you had a wonderful week off.

The end of the school year is fast approaching, so it's time to lock in and make sure you have all of the necessary tasks completed before leaving for the summer!

Juniors, here is an end-of-year checklist to help make sure you're on track and finish the year strong! 💪🏁

*This list is not exhaustive. Please check with your Guidance Counselor and College and Career Counselor/Specialist for tasks specific to you and your school.

Happy Spring Break! ☀️🌸We hope that all students, teachers, and school staff enjoy their much-deserved time off! Be sure...
03/13/2026

Happy Spring Break! ☀️🌸

We hope that all students, teachers, and school staff enjoy their much-deserved time off! Be sure to take time to rest and recharge for the remainder of the school year!

Did you know that March is also National Reading Month? 📖It goes without saying that reading is critical for learning an...
03/06/2026

Did you know that March is also National Reading Month? 📖

It goes without saying that reading is critical for learning and educational achievement. However, many don't know just how important those early years are. As this statistic shows, reading proficiency levels in third grade are actually a strong predictor of high school graduation and subsequently, postsecondary achievement. 🎓

So, pick up a book this month-either by yourself or with a child-and enjoy all that reading has to offer! 📚



Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Read 😉 more at this link: https://www.aecf.org/resources/double-jeopardy

Happy Women's History Month! 👏Women's History Week was celebrated the week of March 8th starting in 1978, initiated by t...
03/03/2026

Happy Women's History Month! 👏

Women's History Week was celebrated the week of March 8th starting in 1978, initiated by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission. This movement grew across the country and in 1987, Congress declared March as National Women's History Month in perpetuity.

This month is meant to celebrate and uplift women and their contributions to society, honoring stories of resilience, progress, and possibility. 💪



Source: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/womens-history-month-history/

Last Wednesday, upliftED hosted a Career Conversations Workshop at Gateway High School. 💼Nearly 50 students attended and...
02/27/2026

Last Wednesday, upliftED hosted a Career Conversations Workshop at Gateway High School. 💼

Nearly 50 students attended and were able to hear from four professionals. These speakers shared more about their fields, their day-to-day jobs, and the path that led them to where they are. The students walked away feeling informed and inspired! 💡

One of the three pillars of the Education United: Student Success HUB is career pathways. We want to ensure students have the resources to explore various careers and make the best choices for their futures.

Special thanks to Mr. Cruz and the Latinos in Action group at Gateway High School (), Jasmine and Treasure from Heart of Florida United Way (), and Carla from MIDFLORIDA Credit Union ()! 👏

Last but certainly not least, we are spotlighting Booker T. Washington. Washington is considered an "architect of indust...
02/27/2026

Last but certainly not least, we are spotlighting Booker T. Washington.

Washington is considered an "architect of industrial education", and his legacy lives on at Tuskegee University.

Read more about his story and the beginnings of this university!

We hope you've enjoyed this series highlighting Black leaders in Career and Technical Education. CTE, and education in general, would not be where it is today without the knowledge, work, and innovation of these individuals and countless other Black Americans.

Once more, Happy Black History Month & CTE Month!

The next individual for our Black History Month x Career and Technical Education Month series is Charles Hamilton Housto...
02/26/2026

The next individual for our Black History Month x Career and Technical Education Month series is Charles Hamilton Houston.

Houston was a pivotal force in the Civil Rights Movement and paved the way for desegregation, which increased access to vocational and technical education for Black Americans.

Learn more about his legacy by reading the graphic!

We have one 1⃣ last individual we will be spotlighting for this series. Check back in tonight to see that post! 👀

Next up: F***y Jackson Coppin.Coppin's work truly embodied the goals of CTE, and she made many legendary strides for the...
02/25/2026

Next up: F***y Jackson Coppin.

Coppin's work truly embodied the goals of CTE, and she made many legendary strides for the Black community.

We hope you enjoy learning more about her story.

Stay tuned for our last two individuals, which we will be posting about on Thursday! 👀

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