Meet our Newest Strategic Partner: Lisa Kirk
Lisa Kirk, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Blended Families As a passionate executive life coach and dedicated mental health advocate, I’m on a mission to empower individuals to discover the transformative power of their voices, the resilience to heal past hurts, and the tenacity to conquer life’s challenges with unwavering determination. With a deep understanding […]
Understanding Career and Technical Education (CTE)
In this document, the Florida College Access Network breaks down what career and technical education is, how the programs work, and more. Click below to access the full document. Understanding Career and Technical Education (CTE)
A labor shortage is holding back Florida’s growth. Here’s why it could stay that way.
by Clayton Park published on July 19, 2023 by The Daytona Beach News Journal — For years, economic boosters have claimed that “1,000 people per day” move to the Sunshine State. Last year, Florida lived up to that claim and then some, drawing over 1,140 residents a day to become the nation’s fastest-growing state for the first […]
Aerospace Center for Excellence Launches Partnership with PCPS
In 2015, the idea for the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) was born. It was not the first effort that the board of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo had made to emphasize aviation education or the utility of aviation in the development of youth into adults, but it has the potential to be the […]
Meet our Newest Strategic Partners
Dr. Pam Craven, Executive Director of the Learning Resource Center of Polk County Pamela Craven is a professional educator with over 50 years of intense instructional and administrative involvement in the field of education, both in the public and private sectors. She is in her 22nd year as Executive Director of the Learning Resource Center […]
Meet our Newest Lakeland Leads Members
Kate Boney, Educator Dr. Kathryn Boney, a product of Polk County Public Schools and Florida State University Systems, is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes in her community. With 23 years of experience, she taught for 15 years at Polk County Public Schools and spent a decade in higher education as instructional and administrative faculty. Her […]
New educational opportunities coming to Polk County
From early childhood education to schools for underserved communities, here are the educational opportunities coming soon to the Lakeland + Polk areas that we’re watching. by Riley Delgado published August 30, 2023 New educational opportunities coming to Polk County – LALtoday (6amcity.com) School is already underway for Polk County Public Schools, but on Monday, Superintendent […]
Resource: Getting Serious About College and Career Readiness
by Matt Gandal With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, our country is entering a new chapter in education reform. After 15 years of work by states and school districts to raise standards, disaggregate data, and close gaps, the federal government is taking the foot off the gas and leaving even more decisions […]
Schools in Lakeland: A comprehensive guide
In this guide to schools in Lakeland, we’ll explain all the options, including charter schools, school choice, demographics, enrollment information, and more. Schools in Lakeland: A comprehensive guide – LALtoday (6amcity.com)
Tenoroc High Concludes First Year as a 3DE School
Shared by Superintendent Heid on Twitter on June 21, 2023 on Polk County Public Schools Shared by Superintendent Heid on Twitter today: “Great morning spending time with community leaders showcasing the 3DE program and students at Tenoroc High School. Listening to them share their stories about how the program has helped with attendance, engagement and […]
