State Alliances: Florida

History

Formed in 2008 as the Florida Learning First Alliance.

Description

The Florida Learning First Alliance is composed of state-level education associations and organizations, public institutions of higher education, and representatives of the business community. It formed to present a unified voice for public education in Florida. The Alliance is focused on promoting public education from PK-20 and on raising awareness of and support for adequate resources for that education.

For more information, contact Florida Learning First Alliance Chair:
Dr. Jack Lamb
JLamb@sdhc.org
813-272-4045 (w)

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