2026-27 Lastinger Listening Tour Updates

Listening to Florida, from the Panhandle to the Keys

A statewide tour of conversations about the data people need, the barriers they face, and how better information can support teaching, learning, research, and decision-making.

Tour Progress at a Glance

of 10

regions heard from

participants so far

organizations met with

session days held

10 Regions, 1 State

Select a region to see where the tour has been, where it is headed, and who has joined the conversation.

Visited

Northeast Florida

September 8–10, 2026 · 43 participants · 18 organizations

Where we met

Jacksonville (Duval County)
St. Johns County

Session days

Tuesday, September 8
Wednesday, September 9
Thursday, September 10

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Still Ahead | October–November 2026

Southwest Florida

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What to Expect

Small-group interviews and focus groups with district and school leaders, educators, program leaders, community partners, funders, and higher education partners. Participant details will appear here after the visit.

Proposed Counties

Lee
Collier

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