In an effort to improve Florida’s education system and in response to the Race to the Top Stimulus initiative, the Florida Sterling Council and the Department of Education have teamed up to host the Florida Education Summit that began on Tuesday at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, Central Florida Parkway.  Leading educators throughout Florida and the nation have gathered to share cutting edge best practices and benchmarks over a four-day period.
The summit is billed as “the best source for capturing innovative ideas and exciting new processes to implement” in schools or districts, with the view to making Florida’s education system number one.
Commissioner of Education, Dr. Eric Smith keynoted the opening ceremony earlier today. Dr. Terry Holliday, Commissioner of Education, Kentucky Department of Education is expected to be the keynote speaker on Wednesday.
Florida ranks 47th in the nation in terms of high school graduation rates.
