Foundation for Florida's Future

08/20/2026

🚨 NEW RESEARCH: Report finds Florida public school funding increased significantly despite declining enrollment, raising questions about staffing priorities and teacher pay.

New report finds Florida public school funding increased despite declining enrollment, raising questions about priorities and teacher pay.

08/12/2026

When families have options, schools rise to meet them. Miami's Catholic schools are growing fast, with enrollment up 8.2% in a decade, and outperforming on NAEP. That's what a healthy school choice ecosystem looks like.

Thanks to robust school choice policies, Catholic education is thriving in Florida. The Archdiocese of Miami recently reported enrollment in K-12 Catholic schools had risen more than 8.2% in the past 10 years. While interest in non-public education peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, Miami’s data...

08/05/2026

"School choice is here to stay. Attacking choice or suing to end it will not win back a single family. Earning their trust through excellence will. Every child in Polk County deserves an excellent education, and every school should have to earn that family’s trust."

Read Kate Wallace's full article here ⤵️

As a Polk County School Board member and a candidate for a full term, I have been open about my support for robust school choice. Some suggest that supporting taxpayer-funded

07/09/2026

More than half of Florida’s K-12 students now use school choice in some form, and decades of research offer important lessons for families, policymakers and education leaders.

This new summary highlights what studies show about Florida’s private education choice programs, including academic gains for participating students, benefits for students who remain in public schools, improved college outcomes, fiscal efficiency and high parent satisfaction.

Florida education choice research shows private school choice supports student learning, strengthens public schools and helps families.

07/07/2026

"As this case moves forward, I hope the conversation stays centered on students. Behind every policy argument is a young person trying to learn, grow and imagine a future that feels possible. I am one of those students."

School choice gave one Jacksonville student a path toward Howard.

07/06/2026

“It’s time for Florida’s leaders to recalibrate the bar, recommit to high expectations and measure what truly matters. If Florida is to drive improvement and reclaim its position as the national leader in student achievement over states like Mississippi, then holding schools to a higher bar is the critical first step.”

Read Patricia Levesque's full statement on Florida's 2026 School Grades release here:

The Foundation for Florida’s Future congratulates Florida’s educators, school leaders and students on the progress reflected in this year’s school grades.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! On this 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, we're grateful for the chance to work toward a future where a quality education is within reach for every child across the state of Florida. Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday!

06/26/2026

Florida’s latest progress monitoring results highlight strong and continued academic gains, with record-high percentages of students now performing at or above grade level across subjects, reflecting the success of the state’s education reforms and sustained focus on student achievement.

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Historic Academic Student Achievement with End-of-Year Progress Monitoring Results

06/25/2026

A scholarship isn't just financial help — it's a turning point. For thousands of Florida students, an education choice scholarship meant access to a school where they could finally thrive, build confidence and imagine a bigger future.

MIRAMAR – William Ivins moved his family to South Florida ahead of his retirement from the United States Marine Corps and enrolled his children at Mother of

06/17/2026

A traditional classroom isn't the right fit for every student — and that's okay. Florida's school choice programs open doors to private schools, personalized home education, specialized programs and more.

Every child deserves a path to success that's built for them. Meet a student who found theirs: