Is anyone else here excited about this season, this week? Or is it just us? Because here at eTags we’re feeling like little kids, what with all the holiday cheer going on lately. Frosty temps up north, milder days down south, but it makes no matter; palm trees or pine trees…we’re loving it all. The holiday lights and happy tunes, the steaming hot cocoa and colorful sugar cookies. And maybe most importantly, how this time of year – while the darkest month in the northern hemisphere – can also bring such glowy, cozy brightness!
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And within that joyful sense of shedding light on people and places, we bring you this week’s featured Specialty License Plate. It’s a sweet one, to be sure.
Today the spotlight shines brightly on… the Support Education Specialty Plate.
This design, newly revamped after twenty-five years (way to glow-up, guys!) of circulation, is a good one. But before we get into the ins and outs of this particular theme, let’s do a quick recap of what a Specialty Plate is, and why we have our beloved series here on the blog featuring these tags. 
You see, the state of Florida, in addition to the regular registration plate assigned to people registering vehicles for the first time, also has on offer over two hundred Specialty Plates. These fancy tags come from all walks of life, all areas, interested, hobbies, and causes, and each plate is completely different from the next.
Some of the most beloved examples of Specialty Plates (there are over 2.2 million in circulation as of this month, December 2024, by the way!) are Miami Heat, Endless Summer, Protect Wild Dolphins, Marine Corps, and Walt Disney World, to name a few.
A Specialty Plate is more than just a pretty face.
Or, more than just a pretty plate, we should say. Behind each design lies a cause, a charity, an organization – a group of people, an endangered species, a delicate piece of the ecosystem, a troupe of gallant first-responders – all of whom benefit from the purchase of the plate associated with them.
Meaning, when you chose to upgrade to the Specialty Plate of your choice, a significant portion of the fees paid for the purchase of that plate goes directly to the foundation behind it. Let’s explain further, using this week’s spotlight to illustrate how it works.
The Support Education Specialty Plate is part of a statewide system that helps support both students and teachers across Florida.
So when you opt for this tag, you are, in turn, helping to champion these integral elements:
- Classroom innovation
- Education enrichment programs
- Supporting and recognizing teachers
- School supplies
- Student scholarships
- Extra help and mentoring for at-risk students
For every Support Education tag purchased, a guaranteed $20 of the proceeds goes directly to the above means of education advocacy. And the effort is truly minimal on your part, which – we think – makes this path to charity a real no-brainer. Or, for our friends in the education sector: a super brainy choice!
This student and teacher endowment initiative is, of course, part of a larger foundation native to the state of Florida. The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations are the lovely folks behind the distribution of funds to the deserving recipients in the Sunshine State. Founded in 1992, the Foundation’s aim is to “advance student achievement through our alliance of local education foundations.” 
Connecting both organizations and individuals with the necessary financial resources, the Foundation is on a mission to “build the capacity and impact of member local education foundations. This builds into their ultimate vision, which is a future in which sees the success of all students and teachers.
Their core values, unsurprisingly, include celebrated concepts such as: connection, leadership, excellence, accountability, integrity, and inclusion.
A worthy cause, indeed.
And here’s the thing that makes the Florida Specialty Plate Program even nicer: you can get started with this simple and profound form of sponsorship ASAP. You don’t have to wait to get a new vehicle to opt for one of these cool plates. You also don’t have to wait until your registration is up for renewal. Florida residents can choose to upgrade to a Specialty Plate at any time they please. So if you woke up this cheery, December morning and thought, how can I give back during this holiday season…well, this is a great opportunity.
Here’s how you do it. Switch on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop, and head over to our site, www.etags.com. Once on our homepage, select Florida as your state from the drop-down menu, and then choose the option that says Specialty Plate. You’ll notice then, that there is also that fun coupling of words in that menu option, and it is called: Personalized Plate.
Why’s that, you ask? Because this win-win gets even better. Not only can you choose to Support Education, ensuring the futures of teachers and students across the state of Florida, but you can also personalize a Specialty Plate! Yep, you read that right. You can opt for whichever combination of letters and number suit your best, and as long as the DMV approves of your selection, you can get as creative as your little heart desires. 
But, we digressed there a little, (what can we say, personalizing is our flair) so… back to the Specialty Plate process.
With eTags, it’s quick and easy to upgrade to a Specialty Plate.
And we are there to guide you through each step with user-friendly technology and prompts. You will be asked to enter in some relevant information, and then it’s done. Really, we kid you not: it’s about as effortless as pre-ordering your favorite coffee from your favorite drive-through.
But you know, in case you have questions, in case you get want an extra hand throughout the process, you can always feel free to reach to us. We love the Specialty Plate Spotlight Series and we are super glad to assist with the upgrade in any way possible. Because as always, here at eTags, we’re here to help!
