A message to families, schools, and communities navigating the Education Freedom Tax Credit When families think about education, they aren’t thinking about systems, platforms, or processes. They’re thinking about their children. They’re thinking about the late nights spent helping with homework, the uncertainty of whether their child’s school will still be there next year, and the hope that one more opportunity […]
At Florida TaxWatch’s policy forum, Step Up For Students Founder and Chairman John Kirtley shared how the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit will help expand opportunity for K-12 low income district school students.
At the heart of every great system is someone who quietly asks the right questions and cares deeply about the people those systems are built to serve, and that’s where Jenna Cooper, our Business Analyst, shines. Jenna brings a thoughtful, steady presence to Step Up, Step Further, helping translate complex ideas into solutions that work […]
Our own Lauren May, Vice President, recently appeared on the EdChoice Chats podcast for an engaging conversation about the power of parent support in driving student success. Lauren was joined by Colleen Hroncich, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Center for Educational Freedom, and Kimberlee Tucker, owner of the Homeschool Hive, for a thoughtful […]
At Step Up, Step Further, our culture is grounded in purpose and powered by a shared belief that every student deserves access to opportunity, no matter their circumstances. We are a team that leads with heart, moves with urgency, and embraces a “whatever it takes” mindset in service of students and families across Florida. That […]
Real impact starts with real people. Meet Jen, Director of Policy & Compliance. Jen is a passionate leader behind the Step Up, Step Further Scholarship Fund - a team committed to opening doors and changing lives for Florida’s K–12 students. Meet Jennifer White, Director of Policy & Compliance Q. Jen, what would be the greatest […]
The Step Up, Step Further Scholarship Fund is fortunate to have some of the most passionate and dedicated team members who are focused on changing the lives of Florida K-12 public and private school students. Our meet the team series will highlight some of the remarkable people behind the Step Further Scholarship Fund. Meet Lauren […]
By Lauren May, Vice President, Step Up, Step Further In a state as diverse and dynamic as Florida, opportunity should never depend on an address. Where a child grows up should not determine how far they can go. And yet, for too many Florida students, it still does. This isn’t just an education issue; it’s […]
Our very own Lauren May recently appeared on the EdChoice Chats podcast to discuss the new Education Freedom Tax Credit and how it will impact K-12 students in both public and private schools in Florida. In the podcast, Lauren stressed the impact that this initiative will have on Public school students. “Students in public schools […]
When Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that Florida will take part in the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, it opened the door to providing families with even more options for their children’s K-12 education.
