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Schools

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2011
Manatee FCAT scores improve

In Manatee, 31% of elementary and middle schools saw improvement in their FCAT grades compared to last year.

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Tim McGonegal is working on a new budget recommendation.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2011
Superintendent's contract extended

The Manatee County School Board on Monday extended Superintendent Tim McGonegal's contract through 2013.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2011
Group calls to replace Superintendent Tim McGonegal, attorney

A group of concerned citizens have asked for the removal of both the district's attorney and Tim McGonegal and raised concerns over other issues. District officials say many of the accusations are unfounded.

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Superintendent Tim McGonegal had previously offered two budget cut proposals.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2011
Manatee school board delays budget decision

Manatee County School Board members asked Superintendent Tim McGonegal to revise his budget recommendations.

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Tom Garland made the opening comments at the press conference.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2011
Committee calls for action against superintendent

An ad hoc committee on Monday called for action against the Manatee County School District's attorney and superintendent.

  • East County
  • Schools
Robert Moates spent 10 years working in the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee and the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch teacher to run for school board

Robert Moates, a government and economics teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, filed papers today announcing his campaign for the Manatee County School Board District 2 seat.

  • East County
  • Schools
CIEC wants to start a nationwide search to replace Manatee Superintendent Tim McGonegal.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2011
Committee challenges school district officials

The Committee for Improving Education of Children in Manatee County today will call to terminate the Manatee County School District's attorney, replace the superintendent and investigate other matters.

  • East County
  • Schools
There was no stopping Sean Freund from getting the other children wet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2011
Kiddie Academy kids splash into summer (VIDEO)

Preschoolers today celebrated Water Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jamie Yucha is a student at Manatee Technical Institute's East campus in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2011
MTI student earns ADA scholarhips

Manatee Technical Institute student Jamie Yucha has earned an American Dental Association Scholarship.

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Graduating Manatee seniors this year will attend more than 240 different colleges and universities this year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 16, 2011
Manatee's Class of 2011 nets $9 million in scholarships

Not counting Florida Bright Future Scholarships, Manatee County's public school seniors earned more than $9 million in scholarships.

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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton ushered in a new era with a groundbreaking for its new School of Dental Medicine June 4.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2011
The Economics of Education

Studies show Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton alone has an impact of $42 million on the local economy. How is higher education affecting the East County and surrounding area overall?

  • East County
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Students in Natasha Sinclair's fifth-grade class were proud of their accomplishment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2011
Popsicles sweeten lesson at McNeal Elementary

Students in Natasha Sinclair's fifth-grade class developed a business plan and sold popsicles to raise funds for the PTO.

  • East County
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Half-Acre Construction started work last week to extend Braden River Middle School's on-campus drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2011
District to change BRMS driveway

A new traffic loop on school property should help eliminate congestion on River Club Boulevard during dismissal times.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River graduate Kristin Terrana is Manatee County's Golden Herald winner for art.
  • By Bill Ferrell
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Student art show

Students from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools showcased their artistic talents during the ComCenter Young Artist Exhibition last week.

  • East County
  • Schools
Zachary Szabo and Chris Heo walked out of Town Hall as graduates.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose graduation

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center gathered June 11 to celebrate their next step in life as the school hosted a graduation ceremony for students at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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