Florida Council of 100 Congratulates Pam Stewart

The Florida Council of 100 congratulated Pam Stewart on her appointment as Interim Commissioner of Education on Friday. Stewart was unanimously elected to the position by the State Board of Education after Tony Bennett's resignation on Thursday.

"The Florida Council of 100 congratulates Pam Stewart on her reappointment as Interim Commissioner of Education," said Chairman Marshall Criser III."Ms. Stewarts prior performance in this capacity and as chancellor has been exemplary, and we look forward to working with her to ensure that Floridas education system continues to be driven by high education standards, rigorous assessments, and strong accountability.

The future of our economy depends on the availability of a talented workforce, and these three elements are key to graduating students who can meet the high demands of todays business world. The Florida Council of 100 stands strongly by our states educators and policymakers as they implement Common Core State Standards that will take our K-12 system to the next level.