The feedback tour kicks off at the Dream Center of Lakeland, 635 W. 5th St., on March 20.
Category: Schools
Posted inCrime / Justice, Schools
Student, 17, Arrested After Loaded Gun Found in Her Purse at LHS
She was charged with two felonies. Police said the weapon was discovered during a random search before school.
Posted inPeople, Schools
WonderHere Converts to a Farm Schoolhouse
Owners Tiffany Thenor and Jessica Zivkovich set out to show ‘education can be done … more peacefully and joyfully.’
Posted inSchools
Polk Schools Take a Deep Dive Into Literacy
Superintendent Heid put on a costume to kick off Literacy Week by reading a book and sharing it on video.
Posted inPeople, Schools
Lake Gibson Student Earns Grand Champion Award at Youth Fair
Check a list of all winners in the 79th annual Polk County Youth Fair.
Posted inActivism, Schools
Black Leaders to DeSantis: Reverse Decision on African-American Studies
The rally was called by the NAACP Lakeland Branch after the governor said a new AP course won’t be taught in Florida.
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Conservative Group is Targeting More Public School Library Books
County Citizens Defending Freedom objects to 15 titles to be placed at two new Polk County schools.
Posted inSchools, Social Services
KidsPACK Helps Feed Rising Number of Polk Students
The nonprofit organization sends students home with backpacks full of food to get them through the weekend.
Posted inSchools
School Showcase Highlights Options For Students
The event is Thursday, Jan. 19, 4 to 7:30 p.m., at Lakeland Square Mall.
Posted inCrime / Justice, Schools
Two Students Arrested After Gun Found at Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Police found no evidence of threats made against students or staff,
Chief Sam Taylor said.