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
In November, the Arts Education Task Force of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County hosted their 12th annual Arts Education Principal’s Luncheon. During this event, the arts community comes together to honor Sarasota County School District’s principals … 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
“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
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: Angela Hartvigsen, Sarasota County Schools Four years ago, I never thought my job or the world I work in would be the way it is now. I was a music educator working in the middle orchestra classroom and my … 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
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
New York Times best-selling author Daniel Pink spoke to nearly 250 educators, philanthropists, community leaders and local arts, science, and history organization representatives Wednesday about “Motivating Students to Become Tomorrow’s Innovators and Problem Solvers”. Daniel Pink’s books, “A Whole New … Continue reading