By Beth Duda, director of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on November 22, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
“BRAIN MATTERS” An International Documentary with a Local Connection In “Brain Matters,” Director Carlota Nelson travels the world — including Sarasota, FL — to interview scientists, psychologists, and other early childhood development experts to reveal the essential factors which…
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By Beth Duda, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on November 22, 2019
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
The past few weeks have provided a full calendar of seemingly disparate appointments and activities. The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (SCGLR) hosted five screenings in four counties of the ground-breaking documentary,…
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By Ashley Coone, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on November 21, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
As I began this reflection, I realized it was my 5th anniversary as a Harwood Public innovator. In 2014, I’d participated in the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation training funded by The Patterson Foundation. For three…
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By Kim Amontree, Charlotte County School Board Member
on November 20, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by the United Way of Charlotte County and is written by Kim Amontree, Charlotte County School Board Member. In “Brain Matters,” Director Carlota Nelson…
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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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