When you’re a parent to a teenager exploring post-secondary plans, it helps to remember that one size doesn’t fit all. Not every child is interested in or suited to the traditional path of earning a four-year college degree. And in the current job market — which has grown increasingly reliant on gig workers, freelancers, skilled […]
The school year is fast coming to an end, but learning doesn’t have to stop. Summer vacation is a great time to keep your child connected to math and reading skills in creative ways. Why bother? Because summer learning loss is real — particularly for this year’s fourth graders, who are among the K-5 students […]
Learning the ABCs and opening a 529 Savings Plan have more in common than you might think! Just like mastering the alphabet or any new skill, starting a college savings plan might seem daunting, but it’s simple once you begin. As we head into the summer months and schools close their doors, there’s no better […]
As the school year winds down, and your kids eagerly anticipate the freedom of summer break, why not seize the opportunity to get ahead with your college savings strategy? A Florida 529 Savings Plan lets you grow K-12 and college savings tax-free and has some of the lowest fees in the nation, putting your child […]
Dear parents of rising kindergartners: Congratulations, you survived the expensive daycare years! Your little one will soon tick off a major life milestone, and there’s a tangible financial upside when leaving daycare for a public elementary school—more money in the family budget. What will you do with this newfound money? One option is to continue […]
When it comes to helping your college-bound student choose a major, experts say the best approach is one that encourages your student to embrace their curiosity, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and weigh the advice of guidance counselors, teachers and mentors. But it’s also important to apply a healthy dose of practicality — about tuition […]
When you are the parent of a toddler or preschooler, a top priority is making sure they’re learning the right things at the right time. You want your child to reach all the major milestones — colors, numbers, making friends, following directions — and grow to love learning. But zero-to-four education has changed significantly in […]
The University of West Florida is gaining national acclaim on multiple fronts — academics, athletics and workforce innovation. Located on a 1,600-acre campus in Pensacola, UWF is home to more than 14,300 students and more than 2,400 faculty and staff. It offers more than 110 majors, minors, certificates and graduate programs across four colleges via […]
If you have children between the ages of 10 and 14, it’s never too early to brainstorm plans for the summer. This is especially true if you are leaning toward the age-old American tradition of sending your child to summer camp, where demand is high, costs can be even higher, and options become more limited […]
Before she was named the 2024 Florida Teacher of the Year, Adrianna Swearingen was a Bay County media specialist encouraging her students to read more to learn more. She facilitated the student-run morning broadcasts and advanced the accelerated reading program. Now serving as Florida’s Christa McAuliffe Ambassador for Education, Swearingen shared with us in this […]
