On May 10, pioneers and supporters of EdExploreSRQ came together for a “HIGH FIVE: Hands Up for Hands-On Learning” to celebrate success and launch the next exciting chapter of the online platform. The Patterson Foundation (TPF) surprised the group with … Continue reading
The Sarasota County School District, Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Education Foundation of Sarasota County and The Patterson Foundation are entering into a unique community … Continue reading
In philanthropic partnerships with The Patterson Foundation, there’s an understanding that the foundation’s contributions of financial and intellectual resources are finite (typically a multi-year engagement.) There’s also the expectation that social good partners — those “doing” the work — begin … Continue reading
While students have more and more exploration options listed on EdExploreSRQ.com, are teachers really checking them out, and more importantly, are they using them? This year, 34 organizations and 20 teaching artists are already posted on the site, offering more than 155 … Continue reading
EdExploreSRQ.com went live during August 2011 with 25 organizations and 111 explorations. As with most launches, you worry about carrying the momentum through to the second year, staving off waning enthusiasm. But that didn’t happen. This year, 29 organizations already … Continue reading
The EdExplore initiative includes opportunities for funding for explorations through the Education Foundation of Sarasota County to increase the number of students who’ll benefit from the exciting posted experiences. The first awards were made in fall 2011 and now the evaluations … Continue reading
This spring was a feast for the senses for so many Sarasota County students. From watching a live opera by the MET to the sweet sounds of the Sarasota Orchestra, these experiences are connecting with kids in many ways. Sarasota … Continue reading
By: Carlene Judge, Former Director of Research for Sarasota County Schools EdExploreSRQ.com kicked off in August 2011. Still in its infancy, the website is a rich tool for teachers to connect community resources to student learning, particularly in the areas of … Continue reading
By: Nancy Roucher, Arts Education Consultant Thanks to the support of The Patterson Foundation, teaching artists will soon be added to the offerings for Sarasota teachers and students on EdExploreSRQ. Imagine students learning the science of sound by building and … Continue reading
By: Brad Porinchak, Science Curriculum Specialist for Sarasota County Schools The 2012 STEMposium was a wonderful night to shine a spotlight on the amazing collaborations that are happening between our teachers and our community organizations. The evening began with Myriam … Continue reading