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Lee Schools: More than 5,600 virtual students joining in-person studies today, more to come
More than 5,600 virtual students joining in-person studies today, more to come Read more
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Scholarship opportunities
Two opportunities for the class of 2021 Read more
‘Losing all of it’
Class of 2021 students share their thoughts on a frustratingly limited senior year. Read more
Courtesy of Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement changes course with virtual opportunities
The organization teaches kids financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, and they're shifting to virtual methods to inspire brighter tomorrows. Read more
Courtesy of C'mon
C'mon offers STEAM kit rentals for students
The kits are designed for students from prekindergarten to fourth grade and can be used by up to 20 children at once. Read more
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Naples Classical Academy, a new charter school, announces location
The first-round applications are due December 31. Read more
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Preparing for an independent life
Programs help transition students with special needs to life after high school. Read more
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Alliance, art educators create art kits for students
The Alliance for the Arts and Lee County Arts Educators Association are working together to get art supplies to online students who need them. Read more
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Collier schools to offer free meals
Collier County Public Schools will provide free meals to all children ages 18 and younger, whether attending school in person or virtually, for the rest of 2020. Read more
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Bonita Springs YMCA opens new child care center
The center serves children from age 6 weeks to 5 years Read more
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Greek charter school opens in south Fort Myers
Ribbon cutting celebrated a new building for the Athenian Academy Charter School Read more
Key Marco Cat Exhibit
The Key Marco Cat and other rare 500- to 1,500-year-old Pre-Columbian Native American artifacts discovered on Marco Island in 1896 are showcased in an exhibit from January 2019 to April 2021. Read more
Jan 15, 2021
Inside the Homes Tours
This tour offers an opportunity to take a sneak peek inside normally closed areas of Thomas Edison’s and Henry Ford’s winter estate homes. Tour is about 90 minutes; however, visitors should allow additional time to see the museum, lab and gardens. Read more
Jan 15, 2021
Homeschool Science Scholars: The Process of Science Grades 7-8
Explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Read more
Jan 15, 2021
'Cuba: The Natural Beauty' by Clyde Butcher
See Cuba’s natural splendor through the lens of Clyde Butcher, an award-winning photographer and conservationist. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Read more
Jan 16, 2021
Key Marco Cat Exhibit
The Key Marco Cat and other rare 500- to 1,500-year-old Pre-Columbian Native American artifacts discovered on Marco Island in 1896 are showcased in an exhibit from January 2019 to April 2021. Read more
Jan 16, 2021
Lee Schools: More than 5,600 virtual students joining in-person studies today, more to come
More than 5,600 virtual students joining in-person studies today, more to come Read more
Jan 11, 2021
10:41 AM
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Scholarship opportunities
Two opportunities for the class of 2021 Read more
Dec 15, 2020
11:51 AM
‘Losing all of it’
Class of 2021 students share their thoughts on a frustratingly limited senior year. Read more
Dec 8, 2020
2:08 PM
Courtesy of Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement changes course with virtual opportunities
The organization teaches kids financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, and they're shifting to virtual methods to inspire brighter tomorrows. Read more
Nov 3, 2020
1:00 AM
Courtesy of C'mon
C'mon offers STEAM kit rentals for students
The kits are designed for students from prekindergarten to fourth grade and can be used by up to 20 children at once. Read more
Nov 1, 2020
4:00 AM