The Patterson Foundation is holding seven community sessions called, “The Journey Unfolds.” President and CEO Debra Jacobs leads each presentation with this statement: The Patterson Foundation builds connective tissue to create new realities. She follows this by highlighting words that … Continue reading
By Myriam Springuel, Executive Director of Science and Environment Council of Sarasota County We are looking forward to the STEMposium, bringing together teachers, administrators, and area organizations working in STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This Thursday, we will look … Continue reading
By: Laurey Stryker, Initiative Manager Living on the Suncoast Magazine, the Arts and Cultural Alliance and the Education Foundation of Sarasota County came to Mercedes-Benz General Manager Ernie Withers with an idea and a purpose: Mondays at Mercedes (M at … Continue reading
Dawn Clayton, Principal at Emma E. Booker Elementary School, talked with me about the two $5,000 EdExploration awards the school received from the Education Foundation of Sarasota County. All 90 Emma Booker second graders will go to six outstanding community … Continue reading
Emma E. Booker Elementary second grade teacher, Patricia Varley, talked to me about the $5,000 EdExploration funding they recently received from the Education Foundation of Sarasota County. She explained that the second grade teachers came together to plan a community … Continue reading
By Angela Hartvigsen, Fine Arts Program Specialist/Project Manager, EdExploreSRQ.com and Sarasota County Schools On Dec. 7, teachers, administrators and the Sarasota community came together to honor a very special group of people. The energy and excitement was palpable as people … Continue reading
A standing-room only crowd of 300 teachers, sponsors, volunteers and school district leaders celebrated at the Education Foundation’s Classroom Grants Reception last night at the Chelsea Center. This is the first time EdExploration funds were awarded. These funds assure more … Continue reading
Last week’s 11th Annual Principals Recognition Luncheon recognizing arts in schools began with a rousing march by the Riverview Kilties. The event, sponsored by the Arts Education Task Force and hosted by Van Wezel, featured Kennedy Center Education VP Darrell … Continue reading
EdExploreSRQ.com is a new, public website managed by Sarasota County Schools that was launched in August. It is a time-saving, comprehensive web-based resource for teachers and principals to access “explorations” and curriculum support offered during school hours by area arts, … Continue reading
By Angela Hartvigsen, Fine Arts Program Specialist/Project Manager- EdExploreSRQ.com, Sarasota County Schools There has been so much excitement swirling around the district over the launch of EdExploreSRQ.com! This website, intended to help teachers easily connect their students to powerful real-life … Continue reading