Schools

Ian Swaby
February 26, 2025

Students perform historical research for National History Day contest

The contest, which included about 800 students, leads onto the Florida History Day Contest, followed by the national level of the competition.

Sarasota
Schools

Eric Snider
February 21, 2025

Taylor Emmons' legacy lives on through Out-of-Door Academy scholarship

Grieving parents turned their son’s tragic death into a sustainable charitable endeavor that has paid for more than a dozen teenagers to attend a private high school.

East County
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
February 20, 2025

Sarasota School Board approves charter school contracts, textbooks

The school board approved contracts for three existing charter schools and approved science textbooks for all grades.

Sarasota
Schools

Vinnie Portell
February 9, 2025

Out-of-Door Academy's first 5K raises funds for its athletics program

ODA's first-year goal was easily met as 143 runners participated.

East County
Schools

Vinnie Portell
February 9, 2025

McNeal teacher wins Manatee County Educator of the Year award

Stacy Freeman impact goes far beyond the third grade classroom at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary.

East County
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

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