AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMega Millions & Education Funding: Even though Florida won Tuesday’s $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, ticket sales generated more than $40.4 million for New York public schools, with a $3 million second-tier ticket also bought in Buffalo. School Leadership: Miami-Dade’s school board unanimously selected Rafael Villalobos as the next superintendent, succeeding Dr. Jose Dotres. Early Learning Watch: A new Florida Chamber Foundation report says 44% of children entering kindergarten in fall 2025 met readiness benchmarks, with big county gaps (Pinellas highest at 53%, Jefferson lowest at 13%). Chronic Absence: A federal-data analysis finds 949,623 Florida public school students were chronically absent in 2022-23 (33.8%), about 1 in 3 students. DJJ Education Gains: Florida Scholars Academy reported major progress in its second year, with 442 students graduating from DJJ residential programs. Aerospace Training: UCF launched Central Florida’s only FAA Aviation Medical Exam clinic for pilots and aviation students. STEM Outreach: EA’s free Get in the Game STEAM Camp brought Central Florida students into game-development careers through hands-on coding and mentorship. Gun Violence Accountability: Georgia’s Colin Gray was sentenced to 15 years for providing the gun used in the Apalachee High School shooting.
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