THIS BOOK IS COOL! In School: Low Stakes. Big Reward.
Karen Windon joined me on Connecting Communities, a podcast by The Patterson Foundation, to talk about THIS BOOK IS...
Author: Stacy Sternberg
Attendance Matters: How Engaging Families and Communities Helps Children Reach Success
In this episode of Connecting Communities, Leah Verier-Dunn is joined by Donna Puhalovich from the Suncoast Campaign...
Attendance, Beyond The Blog, Charlotte County, Connecting Communities Podcast, podcast
Coming Together to Help DeSoto’s Youngest Learners Start Strong
Great things happen when a community comes together around shared aspirations.
DeSoto County is launching a new...
Ashley Coone, Beth Duda, DeSoto County, early learning, First 1, First 1000 Days Suncoast, Forty Carrots Family Center, Learning Coalition of the Florida's Heartland, Links to Success, Step Up Suncoast, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, The Florida Center, The Patterson Foundation, The School District of DeSoto County, United Way Suncoast
2026 State of Florida 3rd Grade Reading Scores
Editor’s Note: The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR) is a four-county effort in Charlotte,...
Charlotte County, DeSoto County, early literacy, Manatee County, Sarasota County
Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Strengthens Attendance, Literacy, and Learning in DeSoto County
The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR) continues to strengthen opportunities for children and families...
All About THIS BOOK IS COOL!
Ben Tollefson sat in the hot seat on this episode of Connecting Communities to discuss the Suncoast Campaign for...
Beyond The Blog, The Patterson Foundation, THIS BOOK IS COOL!
Everything You Need to Join the Fun at Suncoast Remake Learning Days 2026
I sat down with Beth Duda, Director of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading to discuss all things Suncoast...
A First Day Filled With Energy
The excitement was unmistakable as distribution began. Event hosts were invited to pick up their materials—Event...
Suncoast Remake Learning Days Returns With Free, Hands-On Learning for Local Families
Suncoast Remake Learning Days is back for its fifth year with a 15-day celebration of creativity, exploration, and...
Addressing Kindergarten Readiness
I sat with Dr. Patti Folino, Principal of Tuttle Elementary in Sarasota County, for a wonderful and energized...
Building a Culture of Attendance Through Art
The Attendance Awareness Poster Contest continues to be a vibrant and creative way to spotlight the importance of...
Attendance Awareness Poster Contest, The Patterson Foundation
Motivating Improved Attendance (MIA): Encouragement, Partnership, and Progress Across the Suncoast
Improving school attendance is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen a child’s learning trajectory—especially...
Attendance, Beth Duda, Debra Jacobs, Erica Brusoe, Motivating Improved Attendance, Sarasota County Schools, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, The Patterson Foundation
Learning Made Accessible Through ESOL, Migrant, and Dual Language Programs
In December, I [Leah Verier-Dunn] had the pleasure of interviewing Deb Estes, the Director of the ESOL, Migrant, and...
and Dual Language Program for Manatee County Schools, Beyond The Blog, Deb Estes, ESOL, Migrant
DeSoto County Ahead: Connecting with Excellence
On January 13, The Patterson Foundation (TPF) hosted the DeSoto County Ahead resource fair, dinner, and community...
DeSoto County Ahead, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Tori Ferguson, Vroom
Unexpected Connections Show the Power of Community Partnerships
A Load of Laundry, A Lifeline of Hope.
Unexpected connections show the power of community partnerships.
She showed up...
Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry: A Year of Clean Clothes, Shared Care, and Community Connection
In 2025, Pop Up Neighbor Through Laundry continued to remind us that sometimes the most powerful acts of care are...
000 Days Suncoast, All Faiths Food Bank, Charlotte County’s Lizzy the Literacy Bus, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, First 1, MCR Health, Pop-Up Neighbor, Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, The Food Bank of Manatee County, The Patterson Foundation, United Way Suncoast
A Season of Care and Community: Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry in DeSoto County
In December, the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading hosted its final Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry event of...
DeSoto County, Philanthropy, Pop-Up Neighbor Through Laundry, SuperMatt Laundromat
It’s Time to Learn & Explore at The Soar Lab – A Museum-like Experience for Children
Soar in 4 of Manatee County has discovered the magic sauce for family engagement and early childhood development....