The Polk Education Association (PEA) and other labor groups representing public school employees in Polk County…
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Polk State & Florida Poly Launch STEM Transfer Pathway
Polk State College and Florida Polytechnic University signed an expanded articulation agreement creating the Eagle to…
Recent graduate becomes Lakeland Collegiate’s first National Merit Scholar
Less than a month after graduating from Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, Madison Dolan has…
Florida could soon ban undocumented students from public universities, colleges
The shift regarding undocumented students in Florida’s higher education system is moving rapidly. The state is…
Suncoast Credit Union gives $50,000 to Polk Education Foundation
They did! It’s a great piece of news for local schools. Suncoast Credit Union recently announced…
The Polk County School Board unanimously approved a two-year pilot program to bring the WonderHere education model to Philip O’Brien Elementary School
The Polk County School Board unanimously approved a two-year pilot program to bring the WonderHere education…
Polk County teacher retiring after 31 years in education
Edith Thomas has been working in Polk County Public Schools for 31 years. She started as…
Harrison senior wins YoungArts award for musical theatre
A Harrison School for the Performing Arts senior in Lakeland, Cendall Williams, has earned a prestigious…
Polk superintendent breaks down district grade data for school board
Polk County Public Schools Superintendent Frederick Heid updated the School Board on Tuesday on a more…
DeSantis appoints 5 to Florida Polytechnic University board of trustees
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced five new picks for the board of trustees at Florida Polytechnic…
Public and Private Schools in Lakeland – Why aren’t vocational trades being taught?
Written by: Ron Jackson If you ask the students in Lakeland what a vocational trade is,…
Give JOY to your FAVORITE TEACHER! May 2-June 3, 2022
Educators, much like travel, are a powerful source of inspiration and education — broadening perspectives by…