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Sarasota | Schools

    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 22, 2020
Goodwin named FSBA president

School board member Jane Goodwin was named the 2020-21 president of the Florida School Boards Association.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The first day back to school, which is normally filled with hugs, could look drastically different in August.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 16, 2020
School board takes closer look at first day options

Following state directives, district leaders have reworked the back to school plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The first day back to school may look different as the district considers two plans that would implement social distancing and other safety protocols. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota County school leaders consider back to school options

School district lays out two distinct paths for the new school year, but emphasize nothing will be settled for weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2020
Superintendent pool narrowed to five

The five remaining candidates are all current administrators in Florida schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Citizens Advisory Committee meets on Zoom to discuss their preferred candidates.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 3, 2020
Panel narrows superintendent search to 11

The citizens advisory committee will now reach out to the 11 candidates' references before giving final recommendations to the board.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
District leaders hope summer programs, which will be offered virtually, can help catch students up before the 2020-21 school year.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 28, 2020
Sarasota School leaders focus on summer learning, remediation

District leaders are hopeful that the Summer Boost program can catch students up before the 2020-21 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 15, 2020
Sarasota schools plan special celebrations for seniors

Booker High School and Pine View School will host events at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to honor the senior class.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Fifth grader Jackson Bitsoff recreates “Portrait of the Artist’s son Jorge Mandel Theotokopoulos” by El Greco. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 14, 2020
Out-of-Door students get creative for annual arts tradition

Out of Door Academy students participate in the Getty art challenge and virtual lessons for Arts Day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Head of the Booker VPA Dance Department Courtney Smith teaches some dance combos over Zoom. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 7, 2020
Arts teachers try to keep community alive while virtual teaching

Sarasota Schools teachers of fine arts say it is difficult to keep "family feeling" alive while teaching online.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 5, 2020
Sarasota School board talks summer camps, reopening

At this point, the district is sticking to an online platform.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Kimberly Cullen cheers on students at Sarasota High School as they pick up their caps and gowns.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 30, 2020
Teachers find ways to connect with seniors during final weeks

Teachers in the Sarasota County Schools district reflect on the final weeks with the 2020 senior class.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Mitsi Corcoran
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota Schools leaders consider budget options

Sarasota leaders are looking at the Great Recession as a guide for its budget plans for the next five years.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Senior Jordan Post receives his sign.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2020
Cardinal Mooney surprises seniors with signs

Staff members delivered yard signs to all 133 seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2020
Sarasota High teachers cheer on seniors as they pick up graduation garb

Sarasota High School teachers lined the parking lot with signs to celebrate seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney High senior Ruby McGregor posed in her prom dress April 20. Photo courtesy Ruby McGregor.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 23, 2020
High school seniors lament lost experiences

Sarasota high school seniors come to terms with potentially missing key events.

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