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Bonita Middle social worker is Lee County School District 'Employee of the Year'
Bonita Middle social worker is Lee County School District 'Employee of the Year' Read more
Logan Newell
Amanda Sterk guides students to the future
Amanda Sterk helps parents, counselors and high school seniors unravel the academic maze to career and college readiness. Read more
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Half a million dollars in scholarships available
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2019-20 school year. About $500,000 is available through more than 100 scholarships. Read more
Andrew West
The Moose brings 'Ninja' challenge to P.E. classes
The "American Ninja Warrior" competitor and P.E. teacher Morgan Wright, 44, imbues an atmosphere of motivation into his Kids Ninja Fitness program, a kid-friendly version of the popular extreme obstacle course show. Read more
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Surviving School Choice
This method of assigning students to schools can be stressful. But there are ways to ensure your sanity — and that of your student. Read more
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How to register for school
Other than the fact that kindergartners need to be 5 by September 1, when, where and how you sign up your child for school in Florida varies by county. Here’s what you need to know for public schools in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. Read more
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Ask the Expert: When extra credit hurts
1-in-4 college students pay double tuition due to state’s Excess Credit Law Read more
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Students in school club honor veterans all year
The Community School of Naples Veterans Appreciation Club, a middle school club, honors U.S. military veterans through projects big and small all year long. Their latest project involves interviewing veterans and painting their portraits. Read more
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Lee schools to start kindergarten 'pre-registration'
For the first time, students about to start kindergarten in Lee County can be registered in advance of the usual open enrollment window. Read more
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Guest Column: Lee schools need your vote
The upcoming November 6 election ballot includes an item that will impact all of Lee County for years, maybe decades to come: the half-penny sales surtax Read more
Free park passes for fourth-graders
Kids in the fourth grade can get free admission for themselves and their families to any national wildlife refuge, national park or forest. 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
Feb 22, 2019
Baby Boot Camp
Certified fitness professionals instruct exercise classes for pregnant, postnatal and ultra-fit moms every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in WINK Playland. Read more
Feb 22, 2019
Alligator Program
Join a Park Ranger for a talk about local alligators. Learn why they’re an important part of our Southwest Florida ecosystem. Read more
Feb 22, 2019
Greek Fest Fort Myers
Enjoy Greek food, dancing, culture, music and wine. There will also be vendors and church tours all three days. Read more
Feb 22, 2019
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
Feb 22, 2019
Morgan Hornsby/Naples Daily News
Bonita Middle social worker is Lee County School District 'Employee of the Year'
Bonita Middle social worker is Lee County School District 'Employee of the Year' Read more
Feb 18, 2019
10:51 AM
Logan Newell
Amanda Sterk guides students to the future
Amanda Sterk helps parents, counselors and high school seniors unravel the academic maze to career and college readiness. Read more
Feb 6, 2019
1:00 AM
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Half a million dollars in scholarships available
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2019-20 school year. About $500,000 is available through more than 100 scholarships. Read more
Feb 1, 2019
2:36 PM
Andrew West
The Moose brings 'Ninja' challenge to P.E. classes
The "American Ninja Warrior" competitor and P.E. teacher Morgan Wright, 44, imbues an atmosphere of motivation into his Kids Ninja Fitness program, a kid-friendly version of the popular extreme obstacle course show. Read more
Jan 28, 2019
6:21 PM
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Surviving School Choice
This method of assigning students to schools can be stressful. But there are ways to ensure your sanity — and that of your student. Read more
Jan 14, 2019
10:25 AM