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The Patterson Foundation (TPF) drives meaningful change through strategic philanthropy by building relationships, fostering collaboration, and sharing knowledge. Its Beyond The Blog (BTB) Podcasts create space for meaningful conversations that explore ideas and experiences and share compelling stories of people, organizations, and communities strengthened by its initiatives. Whether highlighting local efforts or exploring national perspectives, BTB serves as a platform for connection, learning, and shared discovery.
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

School Attendance Matters: Susan Flores and Donna Puhalovich Share How Engaging Families and Communities Helps Children Reach Success

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

School Attendance Matters: Susan Flores and Donna Puhalovich Share How Engaging Families and Communities Helps Children Reach Success

August 2026 Edition

Edition 107

Photo: Leah Verier-Dunn and Ben Tollefson

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Engaging Young Readers: From Summer Slide to Summer Success with Ben Tollefson

June 2026 Edition

Edition 103

Photo: Leah Verier-Dunn and Beth Duda

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Everything You Need to Join the Fun at Suncoast Remake Learning Days 2026

April 2026 Edition

Edition 98

Photo: Leah Verier-Dunn and Dr. Patti Folino

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

What Does Kindergarten Readiness Really Mean? Dr. Patti Folino Breaks It Down

March 2026 Edition

Edition 94

Manatee County Makes Learning Accessible Through Their ESOL, Migrant, and Dual Language Program With Debra Estes

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Manatee County Makes Learning Accessible Through Their ESOL, Migrant, and Dual Language Program With Debra Estes

January 2026 Edition

Edition 89

It’s Time to Learn & Explore at The Soar Lab – A Museum-like Experience for Children Featuring Sheila Halpin and Angela Knapek

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

It’s Time to Learn & Explore at The Soar Lab – A Museum-like Experience for Children Featuring Sheila Halpin and Angela Knapek

November 2025 Edition

Edition 83

Photo: Leah Verier-Dunn and Hedy Chang

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Connecting Communities: A Beyond The Blog Podcast - Episode 8: Attendance Awareness: Why Every Day Counts

September 2025 Edition

Edition 70

Photo: Leah Verier-Dunn and Beth Duda

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 7: TPF Book Circles: Chapters of Change

August 2025 Edition

Edition 66

Photo: Leah Verier-Dunn is joined by Alison Nichols, Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Learning for the School District of Manatee County, and Jennifer Harrison, K–2 Curriculum Specialist for the School District of Manatee

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 6: Little Learners, Lifelong Impact: The importance of School Readiness

July 2025 Edition

Edition 63

Photo: Laurie Miller and Karen Windon

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 5: Summer Learning: A Season of Discovery with Karen Windon and Beth Duda

June 2025 Edition

Edition 56

Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 4: Suncoast Remake Learning Days with Leah Verier-Dunn & Yu-Ling Cheng

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 4: Suncoast Remake Learning Days with Leah Verier-Dunn & Yu-Ling Cheng

April 2025 Edition

Edition 52

Photo: Laurie Miller and Jason Sowell

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Connecting Communities – Episode 3: The Power of Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry with Kelli Karen Smith & Jason Sowell

March 2025 Edition

Edition 47

Photo: Laurie Miller and Chelsea Arnold

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Connecting Communities – Episode 2: Early Childhood Brain Development with Chelsea Arnold

March 2025 Edition

Edition 46

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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Connecting Communities – What is SCGLR? (Episode 1 with Beth Duda)

January 2025 Edition

Edition 42

Photo: Gregg Behr and Kellie Alexander

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Creating an Atmosphere, a Conversation With Gregg Behr

February 2024 Edition

Edition 16

Photo: Kellie Alexander and Ryan Rydzewski

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Ryan Rydzewski on Fred Rogers and When You Wonder, You're Learning

October 2023 Edition

Edition 9

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