Rising In The East: A Message From Sheriff Marceno
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno At times, I believe that people forget that driving a motor vehicle is a privilege…not a right granted by the Constitution.
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Edison Mall Gives Thanks to Local Teachers
Honoring Our Educational Frontline Workers With A Day Of Appreciation By: Angeli Chin The start of a new school year can bring about excitement, whether
Lee County School District Earns 2021 Aetna Workplace Well-Being Award
Submitted By: Rob Spicker The School District of Lee County is proud to announce it has received an Above and Beyond Silver level Aetna Workplace
Child Care of Southwest Florida elevates STEAM instruction through grant
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 8, 2021) – Child Care of Southwest Florida introduced additional STEAM instruction – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math – to
New High School Graduates Can Get Two Free Classes This Fall at FSW!
New Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) students may be eligible to receive two free classes during the Fall 2021 semester through FSW’s “Now. Not Tomorrow.”
Career Connections: The Value of Community in a Pandemic
By: Rita Davis In February 2020, there were over 36,000 Career & Technical Education course enrollments in over 80 programs across 15 high schools and
Child Care of Southwest Florida to host teacher workshop on June 19
FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 14, 2021) – Child Care of Southwest Florida is hosting a free continuing education workshop on June 19 to help early
School District Honors 2020 APPLES Mentor of the Year
The School District of Lee County is proud to honor Allison Delude-Kerner with the Second Annual APPLES Mentor of the Year award. Delude-Kerner is Peer
Jennifer Ortega Named 2021 New Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Ortega was surprised by Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins this week with the 2021 New Teacher of the Year Award. Ortega teaches 7th grade reading at Lehigh
Proximity And What It Means For Your Child’s Education
By: Butch Swank Last summer, Lee County School Board member Gwyn Gittens and I were talking. It seemed to me that we shared similar thoughts
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