By Kim Doleatto, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on November 12, 2019
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Aspirations Journalism.
What do parking spaces in Manhattan, 1982 Bordeaux, and early childhood care have in common? They’re rare and expensive. What sets early child care apart is its impact on families and the economy at large. The average cost of full-time…
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By Ashley Coone, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on November 6, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: Join SCGLR in DeSoto County on Friday, November 15, from 4:00 pm–6:30 pm (Sorry, this one is FULL) or on Saturday, November 16, from 10:00 am–12:30 pm for the upcoming screenings of “Brain Matters.”…
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By Kim Doleatto, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on November 3, 2019
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Aspirations Journalism.
Florida is ranked 45th in the country, according to the latest Children’s Health Care Report Card. It’s back to training wheels when it comes to getting children’s health care coverage. In just two years, the rate…
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By Kim Doleatto, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on October 28, 2019
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Aspirations Journalism.
In many elementary schools, it’s easy to know who the class clown is because, on a thermometer cutout on the wall, a clothespin with their name is clipped to the red zone. Likewise, it’s easy to see the names of…
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By Anna Bryson, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on October 27, 2019
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Aspirations Journalism.
Community schools have demonstrated higher standardized reading and math scores, better attendance rates, and greater parental involvement, according to recent studies. A school that offers free wraparound health and wellness services on property to students and their families will launch…
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By Heather Koester, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on October 22, 2019
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Community, Health, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
On the weekend of October 12–13, 2019, Manatee County Technical College opened its doors to host the fifth Remote Area Medical Clinic (RAM). The mission of RAM is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing free, quality healthcare…
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By Kim Doleatto, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on October 21, 2019
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Aspirations Journalism.
Timothy and Karl sit next to each other in the same class and are both strong students with similar scores in math and reading. But guess which one is more likely to land in a gifted education program? The one…
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By Anna Bryson, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on October 19, 2019
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Aspirations Journalism.
The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s annual breakfast brought together 300 people working on childhood literacy from across four counties. The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, now in its fifth year, celebrated its success in raising…
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By Kim Doleatto, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on October 14, 2019
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Aspirations Journalism.
Comcast internet essentials programCommon Sense MediaInternet access remains a luxury for many, but it can change the course of a child’s academic path. Most parents learn that Jupiter is the largest planet…
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By Jenifer Johnson, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on October 7, 2019
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Mind in the Making, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Several years back I had the privilege of being a Preschool Teacher. Having preschool age children at the time myself, I took the responsibility very seriously. The moms of these children had a few hours each morning to shop, get…
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