Foundation for Florida's Future

10/06/2026

"I’m one of the students benefiting from it, but I’m certainly not the only one. The student who finds the right private school benefits. The homeschooler benefits. The student who discovers a charter or magnet program that fits benefits. And when competition makes a traditional public school better, the student who never leaves his neighborhood school benefits, too."

Read this Florida student's insightful take on the importance of school choice ⤵️

Cooper Campen argues that school choice benefits all students and describes a conversation he hosted with former Gov. Jeb Bush about school choice.

10/06/2026

"When nearly every school appears above average, parents should ask whether that grade still means what it used to — especially as Florida’s test results have declined."

Bush: Parents shouldn't have to be data analysts to know whether their children are on track. Honest information is the first step toward timely help.

09/22/2026

For more than two decades, Florida has been a national leader in education reform, proving that high expectations, strong accountability, early literacy and empowering parents can transform student outcomes.

Today, the Foundation for Florida’s Future released a new report, Reigniting the American Dream through Florida’s Education System, outlining a blueprint for the state's next generation of leaders. The report offers nine policy recommendations designed to help every student succeed.

From improving literacy and numeracy outcomes to strengthening school choice, modernizing school funding and establishing safeguards for AI in education, this report provides a roadmap for ensuring Florida remains a national leader in preparing students for success in college, careers and life.

Florida's education story isn't finished. The next chapter starts now.

Read the full report:

Nine policy recommendations to strengthen academic outcomes, restore honest accountability and help every student achieve success.

09/16/2026

Florida just received a new $6.6M federal grant to strengthen career pathways through Xello — the state's K-12 & adult career planning platform. More students, including in rural areas, will gain access to virtual work-based learning, pre-apprenticeships and other workforce training opportunities. Read more:

FLORIDA (WMBB) – On Monday, the Florida Department of Education received a $6.6 million award from the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education. According to FLDOE, this …

09/15/2026

25 years ago, the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship helped spark a movement. Join The James Madison Institute, Step Up For Students and the Foundation for Florida's Future, with Gov. Jeb Bush, as we celebrate 25 years of progress later today.

📅 September 15th | 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cxuDZ5PHSpWRmVh6svsjIg #/registration

09/10/2026

While statewide reading scores have improved, there's more work to be done to ensure Florida's future workforce is ready for the jobs they'll see. Florida's next leaders must recommit to a laser-like focus on improving literacy all across the Sunshine State. Read more on what it will take to reach 100% by 2030 ⤵️

Florida third grade reading scores are rising, but 40 percent of students still lag behind grade level expectations.

09/08/2026

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09/08/2026

25 years ago, the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship set out to give more families access to educational opportunity. Today, it's helped build a movement that has made Florida a national leader in educational freedom.

Join The James Madison Institute, Step Up For Students, and Foundation for Florida's Future — featuring a special panel with Gov. Jeb Bush — for a celebration marking this milestone anniversary.

We'll celebrate 25 years of progress, honor the leaders who helped make it possible and look ahead to the work still ahead to ensure every Florida family keeps the freedom to choose the educational path that's right for their child.

📅 September 15th | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cxuDZ5PHSpWRmVh6svsjIg #/registration

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today, we honor the people whose work keeps our communities strong.

09/04/2026

Florida's 2026 legislative session protected the state's nation-leading school choice programs, expanded private school capacity and advanced new Math Pathways connecting coursework to career readiness — all while strengthening support for teachers and school accountability.

A quieter year for education policy still meant real wins for Florida students and families.

Here's the full recap ⤵️

Florida’s 2026 legislative session protected school choice, expanded math pathways and increased opportunities for students statewide.