TJEEI Unlimited Potential Initiative: Empowering All Learners to Succeed

Florida’s most underserved schools face significant educational disparities, with over 65% of K-12 students classified as economically disadvantaged—a figure that skyrockets to between 78 and 100 percent in the lowest-performing schools. These schools often struggle with under-resourced environments, leading to chronic issues like low graduation rates and poor student well-being. UPI addresses this imbalance by implementing innovative, interdisciplinary partnerships aimed at meeting the academic needs and wellness of students, families, and entire communities. By embedding universities directly into the fabric of these schools, UPI drives long-term, sustainable change.

+$50M

Nearly $50 million in funding by the U.S. Department of Education

+40

Up to 40 enhancement sites (current community schools)*

+108K

Over 108,000 students and families impacted*

- Allyson Watson, provost and vice president for academic affairs at FAMU

“I look forward to the impactful changes that will benefit K-12 students and families within our regional community and throughout the state. As the only HBCU (Historically Black College and University) partner, we fully understand our responsibility to be a part of solutions that seek to enhance our schools and optimize the academic, social and cognitive abilities of the communities we serve.”

News & Events Highlights

September 16th, 2024

TJEEI would like to recognize Colonial High School as our new and first university assisted school.

We are excited to partner with Principal Reussow.

Participating Unlimited Potential Initiative Community Schools

The following schools are participating in year one of the Unlimited Potential Initiative.

University of Central Florida/Orange County Public Schools

Enhancement Sites*

  • Evans High School

  • Eccleston Elementary School

  • OCPS Academic Center for Excellence (OCPS ACE)

  • Jones High School

New UPI Site

  • Colonial High School

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University/Leon County Schools

Enhancement Sites*

  • DRS Elementary School

  • DRS Middle School

  • DRS High School

  • Sabal Palm Elementary

New UPI Site

  • Frank Nims Middle School

Florida International University/Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Enhancement Sites*

  • Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts

  • Miami Southridge Senior High

  • Caribbean K-8

  • Homestead Middle

New UPI Site

  • Miami Jackson Senior High

University of South Florida/Hillsborough County Public Schools

Enhancement Sites*

  • Sulphur Springs K-8

  • Potter Elementary

  • Edison Elementary

  • Foster Elementary

New UPI Site

  • Marshall Middle Magnet IB