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
Wonderful things are happening in our schools in Sarasota County through the generosity of our community. Our children are learning and loving it! An entire class of wide-eyed second graders experience the grand paintings at the Ringling Museum, touch a sting ray … Continue reading
Lori White is superintendent of Sarasota County Schools and Larry Thompson is president of Ringling College of Art and Design and chairman of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. Both are advocates of arts integration and experiential learning. Here is … 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
“This was an amazing opportunity I am never going to forget. I hope this isn’t the last time I get to see an opera, because “La Traviata” expanded my knowledge of music and life.” – Maria “My experience was wonderful … Continue reading
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
EdExploreSRQ passed another milestone last Thursday with a launch party sponsored by the Education Foundation of Sarasota County and underwritten by The Patterson Foundation. More than 200 people, including teachers and representatives from cultural and science organizations, gathered at the … Continue reading
EdExloreSRQ.com was designed as a web-based resource for teachers and principals to access “explorations” and curriculum support offered during school time by area arts, science and history organizations. To be approved for inclusion on EdExploreSRQ.com, explorations must be connected to … Continue reading
Last spring, The Patterson Foundation surveyed Sarasota County teachers and 36 local science and cultural organizations to learn how connections among classrooms and community organizations support student learning. Teachers told us they were unaware of many programs and often found … Continue reading