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 […]
Act Now: Lock in Your Kids’ College Savings Before April 30! Hey there, savvy parents! Let’s talk about one of the most important investments you can make for your child’s future: college savings. With Florida Prepaid’s Open Enrollment in full swing, now is the time to take action and secure your kiddo’s educational journey. Meet […]
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 […]
As the Florida Prepaid College Board celebrates 35 years of helping Florida families save affordably for college, they are lowering Prepaid Plan monthly prices by up to 25 percent during the Open Enrollment period from February 1 through April 30, 2024. The reductions — primarily due to successive years of lower-than-anticipated tuition and fee increases […]
Investing in Your Child’s Education: a Decision That Pays Dividends for a Lifetime In the ever-evolving landscape of education and rising tuition costs, Florida Prepaid has stood the test of time as the #1 college savings partner for Florida families. With a track record spanning 35 years, it has become the largest and most successful […]
As the new year kicks off, families naturally start to think about smarter finances. Holiday spending is behind you, and it’s the perfect time to continue or even increase your savings. And the reality is that higher prices are persisting, especially at the grocery store, so it makes sense to devise a plan. For optimum […]
