Sunshine Education Coalition

Georgia’s public school buildings belong to us — not the charter school industry Why should taxpayers hand over valuable public assets to schools that may not deliver better outcomes?

The community’s voice matters. Your presence matters.

Join Commissioner Gwen Myers as she host Hillsborough County Public Schools Community Meeting and Panel Discussion. This is an opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversation about our schools and the future of our children.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Greater Bethel Church
1207 N. Jefferson St., Downtown Tampa
5:30 PM Refreshments
6:00 PM Panel Discussion and Q&A

Hear directly from district leaders, education advocates, and community voices working to shape student success in Hillsborough County.

Call 813-272-5720 to register.

Bring your questions. Bring your voice. Bring a friend.

As you watch the Super Bowl today, consider a few realities that rarely make it into the broadcast.

According to the most recent AFCARS data, 328,947 children in the United States are currently in foster care.
That is enough children to fill the five largest NFL stadiums.

And approximately every 96 seconds — about the length of a commercial break — another child enters foster care. Over the course of a single game, that adds up to around 150 children.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by numbers like these. The reality is, you do not have to become a foster parent to make an impact, even though safe and supportive homes are urgently needed.

Something as simple as following, sharing, or talking about this issue helps raise awareness and keeps these children from being invisible.

There are also practical ways to get involved at any level of commitment. Learn more through the resources provided by America’s Kids Belong:
https://americaskidsbelong.org/lp/fostering-front-door-program/�
Sources
AFCARS Report data
NFL stadium capacity data

A bill to require schools to promote marriage before having kids has divided Indiana Advocates of the “success sequence” say a simple formula staves off poverty for nearly everyone. Critics disagree.

Hillsborough County Public Schools senior Dejaverie Brown of Hillsborough High School was identified in the media as the student leader of a protest involving about 60 classmates. She stood in her voice and said, “We are slowly and surely making a difference in this world.”

Now comes the real question.
Knowing the current political climate in Florida, what is being put in place right now to support this Black student when backlash hits campus Monday morning?

Who is ensuring her physical and emotional safety at school?

Who is monitoring and addressing harassment from peers or adults?

Who is making sure she is not targeted through discipline or academic consequences?

What's the plan?

About 60 Hillsborough High School students walk out, protesting ICE Students who spoke with Spectrum News say will accept the consequence of their actions

Florida friends, action is needed. There is a push to let certain charter schools use space inside public schools at no cost, and a Senate bill that would roll back the most harmful parts of the Schools of Hope law is currently stuck in committee.

You can help move it forward. Use the link to email your legislators and ask that the Senate bill be given a fair hearing. It only takes a minute, and your voice matters.

If you send a message, drop a comment to say you did. Thank you for standing up for public schools.

Hear SB 424 Now: Communities Are Saying No to Forced Co-Location The people have spoken. Now it is time for legislators to listen. Delaying action is a decision — and our students cannot afford it.