In 1899, in Eatonville, Florida, Russell and Mary Calhoun, two African American teachers from Tuskegee Institute, founded the Robert Hungerford School for African American students. Many White southerners were ferociously against African American education. However, the Calhouns were able to galvanize resources and support from white donors to…

This article explores the role of state education agencies in three states that have embarked on ambitious kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) virtual learning initiatives: Alabama, Florida, and Idaho. Subject to a rapidly changing environment influenced by factors beyond the jurisdiction of many state departments of education, the world of…

In 2009, Excelencia in Education launched the Ensuring America's Future initiative to inform, organize, and engage leaders in a tactical plan to increase Latino college completion. An executive summary of Latino College Completion in 50 states synthesizes information on 50 state factsheets and builds on the national benchmarking guide. Each…

The first 5-year update to the 1982 Florida master plan for postsecondary education is presented. This update is not intended to replace the original plan, but to reflect on the original and the actions it precipitated, to refocus priorities, and to renew existing efforts. Part I, covering demographic and postsecondary enrollment patterns in…