Amid a backdrop of declining resources for public schools, local education foundations continue to offer aid across Central Florida.

With a quick drive through any of Florida’s public universities, the level of private sector support for these institutions becomes quite obvious. Corporate logos are emblazoned on arenas and stadiums; family names are inscribed on libraries, colleges and roads.

Equally apparent is that while higher education has had a head start of several decades, K-12 public education has been paying attention to its successes. Read more