The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is whether we can afford not to. -- Marian Wright Edelman Currently, The Sunshine State trails most of its 49 counterparts in terms of education spending, teacher pay and graduation rates. Roughly 8 percent of Florida's high school seniors -- 11,600 students – did not receive diplomas in 2006 because they couldn't master the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Carrie Meek, however, continues in her commitment and efforts through her not-for-profit Foundation. who has spent more than 30 impassioned years as a Florida educator and her commitment to Florida education) Because we recognize that education is a critical ingredient for transforming impoverished urban neighborhoods, we have initiated The Carrie Meek Foundation Scholarship Program. These scholarships are designed to offer more educational opportunities to low-income families by providing children with the dollars necessary to attend a private school of their choice. Under this program, disadvantaged students receive funding of up to $3,750 to attend the private school that best fits their educational needs. Scholarships are awarded to students who provide documentation that they meet federal guidelines for the national free or reduced lunch program. For more information on the Carrie Meek Scholarship Program click here. |
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