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By Liz Ramos
April 1, 2021

ODA head of school, who oversees Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota campuses, resigns

David Mahler, the head of school at the Out-of-Door-Academy, announces resignation.

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News

By Brynn Mechem
March 29, 2021

School district to receive $30 million in relief funds

The district will have until 2023 to spend all the funds.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
March 26, 2021

Sarasota schools plan outdoor graduation ceremonies

The ceremonies will largely be held at Ed Smith Stadium.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
March 17, 2021

District prepares for new $5.7 million book adoption

The district is attempting to keep up with new state standards and book adoptions despite a lack in state funding.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
March 10, 2021

Venice Diocese updates to STREAM curriculum

Catholic students throughout Sarasota County will follow a curriculum plan that focuses on science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
March 9, 2021

School leaders consider end of the year tests, events

Administrators are considering options for state testing, graduation and prom.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
March 3, 2021

WBTT helps students connect with Black history

WBTT partnered with Jazz Club of Sarasota and Sarasota Schools to teach students about Black history through music and theater.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
March 3, 2021

Schools promote mental health services

School officials help increased mental health services will help district members during and after COVID-19

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
February 25, 2021

Dreamers Academy finds campus, plans August opening

After years of struggling to find a location, the dual-language charter expects to open for the 2021-22 school year.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
February 25, 2021

Students shoot for the stars with global competition

Four students from the Sarasota School of Arts and Science were chosen to have their artwork featured in the 2021 NASA calendar.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
February 25, 2021

School budget closing COVID-19 deficit

Thanks to state and federal funds and unforeseen savings, the district will end the school year with half the projected deficit.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
February 25, 2021

Young artists explore their culture

The 2021 Student Black Muse program expands to include a student category.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
February 18, 2021

Student testing data shows a slide

Sarasota curriculum directors say it will take a targeted approach to overcome COVID-19 effects on learning.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
February 11, 2021

Foundation helps place teachers in classrooms

Through the Emerging Educators program, the Barancik Foundation has helped place around 25 teachers in Sarasota classrooms.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brynn Mechem
February 11, 2021

SaraSolo, Booker Middle program creates a connection

The Bridge program partners middle school students with elders to create solo theater performances based on each other's lives.

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