In an interview with Patch.com, Dr. Gordon "Mike" Michalson reflects on his 20 years as President of New College of Florida.
At Tuesday's monthly work session the board approved district staff to come up with a master plan for the renovation.
Woodland Middle School Principal Kristine Lawrence has been named the new principal at Brookside effective July 1.
Students from Alta Vista Elementary School took a field trip to Mote Aquaculture Research Park for an education fishing experience.
Art Center Sarasota hosted a panel discussion on the future of arts education in the county's public schools on Thursday.
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New College of Florida now has 63 Fulbright Scholars since the college's inception.
Students at Bay Haven Elementary School participated in a Latin Culture Fair on Thursday.
Rachel Shelley, principal of the Phoenix Academy, will the new principal at Booker effective July 1.
The ceremony was held at a luncheon at Michael's On East this Thursday.
This year’s average district scores were higher than state averages for each grade tested.
Furloughs, higher insurance deductibles, bonus freezes could be on the way for teachers in Sarasota County.
The team won $20,000 in the Moody’s Mega Math (M3) Challenge 2011.
“It went from being a very positive high time and talking about education to being the downward despair in a 24 hour period,” said school board member Jane Goodwin. "I felt almost every emotion that I could experience.”
Sarasota County's brightest young scientists were recognized on Thursday evening for their outstanding achievements in the 2011 Regional Science Fair.
On Thursday students from Brookside Middle School got a hands-on lesson about the environment and earth sustainability.
What every parent should know about school lockdowns.
A final decision on the budget will not happen until the Florida legislature and Rick Scott approve state education appropriations.
The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday and an open house followed on Saturday.
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There will be an open house of the new facilities on Saturday.
A positive approach can make a big difference with your children during state testing.
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Three Sarasota County School Board members traveled to the state capital last week to inform legislators of how education cuts will hurt the local community.
Third grade elementary teacher, Melissa Owens, was named the district's teacher of the year. She teaches at Bay Haven.
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Budget numbers cannot be finalized until the state legislature approves a budget for public education. The current legislative session ends May 6.
It was the third shutout loss of the season for the Millionaires, who have scored a combined 39 points in seven games.
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The district made surprise visits to the schools on Thursday.
On Tuesday of last week, the Sarasota County School District approved an exclusive license and right to negotiate agreement with FPL.
The 16th annual Evening of Excellence raised more than $210,500.
Each week, Sarasota Patch will give you a snap shot of events that happen in Sarasota. This week we stopped by Alta Vista for National African American Read-In
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On Feb. 18, Kindergarten through 5th grade students at Bay Haven Elementary Basic Plus ordered their lunch in Spanish.
If the district makes no changes to its current plans by 2012, district health care costs will increase 10.9 percent.
All students in grades K-5 will order their lunch in Spanish, and Spanish-speaking parent volunteers will act as servers
At Tuesdays monthly work session, the Sarasota County School Board examined the budget implications if Governor Rick Scott's proposed education cuts pass.