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Volunteers, business partners and guest speakers will also all go through an automated background check via online portal
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 25, 2019
Controversial presentation prompts classroom changes

The Sarasota County School Board sought to tighten the approval process of guest speaker material in district classrooms.

  • Sarasota
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The School District of Manatee County hopes 10 summer events will encourage children to read over the summer. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2019
Manatee Schools partner for summer learning opportunities

District hopes to prevent learning loss over sumer.

  • East County
  • Schools
The job fair will be held June 20.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2019
Manatee County schools: Now hiring

Job fair highlights support services roles.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2019
Manatee School District adds well-being program

Employee program supports improved health for school district employees.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • June 5, 2019
No longer kiddies in Lakewood Ranch

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch preschoolers graduate toward kindergarten.

  • East County
  • Schools
The principal of the school is Angela Hodges Lindsey.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • June 5, 2019
Ready for the opening bell in Lakewood Ranch

Mona Jain Middle School will feature technology unique in Florida.

  • East County
  • Schools
Brooks Tracey and Kim Farrell want to bring positivity to Sarasota Middle School through the Inspirational Art and Quotes Project.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • May 30, 2019
Positivity through art: Sarasota Middle School project promotes acceptance

Sarasota Middle School students and teachers work to bring positivity into each day with project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kimberlain Zenon-Richardson will be the new principal at Braden River Middle School.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 29, 2019
Back to her teaching roots

New Braden River Middle principal previously was a teacher and assistant principal at the school.

  • East County
  • Schools
ODA Senior Ben Johnson will go to Scotland to continue his education.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 29, 2019
Out of Door Academy student to head to Scotland after graduation.

ODA graduate pursues his computer science dreams to the University of St. Andrews.

  • East County
  • Schools
Superintendent Todd Bowden says he is " optimistic the school district and SC/TA will agree on a new contract that benefits all ... employees"
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 28, 2019
School district begins negotiations with Sarasota Classified Teachers Association

Certain positions within the district were paid below the regional average, according to a study conducted by Sarasota County Schools and Evergreen Solutions earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to Swezey, his motivation and flexibility are what set him apart from other educators
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 23, 2019
Teaching-award finalist helps pupils find a voice

Shane Swezey, a Sarasota educator and board-certified music therapist, uses music as more than just an instrument for fun.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tamlyn Leatt pet Benny enthusiastically while her peers watched.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 22, 2019
Thunder strikes for mounted patrol

Nolan Middle School students name the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol Unit logo.

  • East County
  • Schools
Doug Wagner talked with Stokely Browne about her dreams and career goal of becoming a neurosurgeon or neuroscientist.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 22, 2019
Manatee County students explore horizons through Project TEACH

"How do you spell neurosurgeon?"

  • East County
  • Schools
Brentwood Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 21, 2019
Brentwood Elementary to hold vigil for 9-year-old killed on way to school

The event will be at Brentwood Elementary, located at 2500 Vinson Avenue in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High graduates follow their dreams

Lakewood Ranch High students celebrate their graduation at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
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