Schools

Ian Swaby
February 8, 2025

Wilkinson Elementary earns Florida's first national STEM certificate

The school celebrates its receipt of the National Certificate for STEM Excellence, while it also hosted its Family STEAM Night.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
February 6, 2025

Sarasota students face crackdown on cellphone usage

The Sarasota School Board looks to tighten disciplinary policy for cellphone use on campuses.

Sarasota
Schools

Jim DeLa
February 4, 2025

DeSantis plans to bring Ringling Museum under New College control

The transfer of stewardship is seen as part of larger plan to consolidate campuses along U.S. 41.

Sarasota
News

Vinnie Portell
February 4, 2025

Lakewood Ranch student advances to finals of nation's top science contest

Addison Shea has been named a top 40 finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

East County
Schools

Vinnie Portell
February 3, 2025

Myakka City Elementary adapts to the times in literacy battle

Literacy Night is one of several efforts teachers use to get actual books in their students' hands.

East County
Schools

Ian Swaby
February 1, 2025

Pine View students speak with astronaut Sunita Williams via radio

Students had the chance to ask questions to astronaut Sunita Williams, one of the two astronauts currently stuck on the space station, via ham radio.

Sarasota
Schools

Vinnie Portell
January 30, 2025

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch honors its Teacher of the Year

Nicholas Haas adapts to the times to keep students excited.

East County
Schools

Vinnie Portell
January 29, 2025

East County high schools finish above state average in graduation rate

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish high schools excel through individual attention and identifying at-risk students.

East County
Schools

Ian Swaby
January 23, 2025

Sarasota School Board to decide on science textbooks, cellphone use

On Feb. 18, the School Board of Sarasota County will vote on a list of finalists for K-12 science textbooks and will discuss cellphone policies.

Sarasota
Schools

Vinnie Portell
January 22, 2025

Bashaw Elementary plants garden to further campus improvement project

The school garden will be used for cooking, math, science lessons — and lunch.

East County
Schools

Vinnie Portell
January 19, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Prep students explore science of the modern world

Projects on AI, Wi-Fi and cellphone radiation show how far science fairs have come.

East County
Schools

Vinnie Portell
January 15, 2025

Braden River Middle gets creative to keep students on track

Motivational programs have put Braden River Middle on the cusp of an "A" school status.

East County
Schools

Ian Swaby
January 11, 2025

Sarasota County Schools broke record graduation rate in 2023-24

The district had a graduation rate of 92.5% for the 2023-2024 school year, the highest in its recorded history.

Sarasota
Schools

Vinnie Portell
January 8, 2025

Out-of-Door Academy student wins Congressional App Challenge

Manav Pulluru's app, SafeHaven AI, helps the elderly avoid falls

East County
Schools

Vinnie Portell
January 8, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High student creates 'Science Stars' to inspire tweens

Yulia Morales hopes to show kids how science can be fun with monthly experiments.

East County
Schools

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