Article Archives: Education

New Health Degree Programs at FSW to Help Meet Demand for Professionals

Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) School of Health Professions will soon launch three new programs at the FSW Charlotte Campus in Punta Gorda. These programs

Coach Flaherty Retires: It’s The End Of An Era At The Alva School

By: James Kennedy When the Alva School let out for summer on the last day of May, Coach Michael Flaherty, a long-time Physical Education teacher,

Florida SouthWestern State College Buccaneer Bound Summer Bridge Program

Florida SouthWestern State College is excited to announce the launch of Buccaneer Bound, a six-week summer bridge program designed specifically for incoming first-year students. This

A Neighborhood School

By: Denise Eberle When I went to school, children went to the schools closest to their homes. They also were designed to complement their communities.

Lehigh Acres Deserves A Local School

By: Denise Eberle Lee County School District is doing a disservice to the children and families of Lehigh Acres. Unfortunately, the school district has not

High Reliability Schools Certification: News Release from the School District of Lee County

By: Rob Spicker, Assistant Director, Media Relations & Public Information Four teachers earn High-Reliability Level 1 Certification The School District of Lee County is proud to announce

District Receives $1.2 Million Workforce Development Grant

Submitted By: Rob Spicker The School District of Lee County is excited to announce it has received a $1.2 million Workforce Development Grant from the

School District Scores Improvement in 2022-2023 School Grades Report

By: Lee County School District In a school year when students and staff were disproportionately impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Ian, the School District