“A recognition of the African-American
role in shaping Florida today.”
Each February, as Florida celebrates
Black History Month, many of you incorporate into your
lesson plans information about the significant contributions
that African Americans have made to our great state. Once again, Governor
Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott have invited all Florida
students to participate in the Black History Month art and essay contests.
Students in grades K-3 have a chance to win a cash prize by submitting artwork
and students in grades 4-12 can earn a four-year Florida Prepaid
Scholarship through the essay contest.
These prizes could transform the lives
of a student in your class or school, and I hope that you will encourage all of
your students to take full advantage of this opportunity to enhance their
appreciation for African American History and prepare financially
for their own future education aspirations.
Additionally, students, parents, teachers
and principals are invited to nominate full-time educators
in elementary, middle and high schools for the Black
History Month Excellence in Education Award.
The deadline
for all submissions is January 20, 2017.
To learn more about Florida’s Black
History Month celebration and contests, visit www.floridablackhistory.com.