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Aspirations Journalism, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Number of Uninsured Children in Florida Rises

November 03, 2019

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Age-Friendly Sarasota, Aspirations Journalism

Aging in the Right Place: Loneliness Is the Darkest Secret of Aging

November 01, 2019

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Aspirations to Actions

What Is Your Word for the Day?

October 31, 2019

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Aspirations to Actions

Awaken

October 30, 2019

Social Media Highlights

Press Release: "Public Innovation Leader Rich Harwood at Free Community Speaking Events"

Information about Stepping Forward Book Circles

Photo: Awesome participants in the Harwood Institute Virtual Lab supported by TPF, 30 strong

Aspirations to Actions

The Community, Not Our Conference Room, as a Reference Point

October 28, 2019

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Press Release: "Public Innovation Leader Rich Harwood at Free Community Speaking Events"

Information about Stepping Forward Book Circles

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Aspirations Journalism, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Discipline or Public Shaming? Classroom Behavior Boards May Miss Mark

October 28, 2019

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Aspirations Journalism, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Sarasota May Follow Manatee with Community Partnership School Model

October 27, 2019

Photo: Tom Tryon, Bronwyn Beightol, Dave Bullock, Carolyn Griffin, Rich Harwood

Aspirations to Actions

50 Do-Gooders in a Room

October 23, 2019

Social Media Highlights

Press Release: "Public Innovation Leader Rich Harwood at Free Community Speaking Events"

Information about Stepping Forward Book Circles

Photo: NetHope, was formally recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative (“CGI”) Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery

Frank Schott: Dedicated To Improving The Human Condition

October 23, 2019

Video: "Frank Schott | NetHope"

Photo: Heather Koester at Remote Area Clinic

Can I have a Hug?

October 21, 2019

Video: "Introduction to Remote Area Medical"

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Thought Leadership, Fellows Program, Study Away

A Deeper Relationship for Good: Developing Thoughtful Leaders Through Innovative Partnerships

October 21, 2019

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Aspirations Journalism

Money or Merit? Gaps in Gifted Services Driven by Income Status

October 21, 2019

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Aspirations Journalism, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Grade-Level Reading Campaign Celebrates Success in Raising Reading Proficiency

October 19, 2019

Photo: many older adults find a strong sense of community and increase socialization after moving to assisted living

Age-Friendly Sarasota, Aspirations Journalism

Aging in the Right Place: Common Myths About Assisted Living Facilities

October 18, 2019

Aspirations Journalism: Aging in the Right Place

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Thought Leadership

The Wonder of the Fives

October 17, 2019

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Margin & Mission Ignition

Margin & Mission Ignition: Value of the Labs

October 15, 2019

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