Encourages middle school students to participate in Governor’s Fitness Challenge TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced the appointment of World Golf and LPGA Halls of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness. The council met this week in Miami to further its efforts to increase Floridians' level of physical fitness through regular exercise and sound nutrition practices. Governor Crist also encouraged middle schools and students to participate in the 2009-10 Governor’s Fitness Challenge, an eight-week school-based program to help boost children’s participation in physical fitness activities.
Statement by GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST Regarding Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant to Hillsborough County School District
“Congratulations to Superintendent MaryEllen Elia, School Board members and the Hillsborough School District for their tremendous work to improve student learning and reward high-performing teachers. Thanks to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the district will receive much-needed resources during the next seven years to extend and accelerate their efforts. Quality teachers in our classrooms mean quality learning for our students. There is no doubt that Hillsborough County’s students will be the ultimate winners.”
GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS TWO TO THE COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointment and appointment:
GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS FIVE TO THE BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following appointments: