Laura Hine, a member of the Pinellas County School Board in Florida, has established a nonprofit organization named Educating Florida’s Future (EFF) to focus on education policy and funding advocacy. The nonprofit will host its first public town hall meeting on April 30, 2023, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the President Barack Obama Main Library in St. Petersburg, Florida. The meeting will address critical topics such as early education metrics, third-grade reading proficiency, and the allocation of tax dollars in education. Hine's interest in education policy began a decade ago when she discovered the challenges faced by her local elementary school, which was a Title I school with a low performance rating. Her commitment to improving education led her to run for the school board, where she has been actively advocating for better policies and funding. Through EFF, she aims to bring attention to the need for effective investment in public education, emphasizing that excellence in education is achievable. During the town hall, Hine will share her vision for the nonprofit and engage with community members on pressing educational issues.