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Category: Education
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‘We’re Very Excited’: Polk County School District Earns ‘B’ Grade
Despite many gains, Polk County’s public schools rank 55th among Florida’s 67 counties.
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Ready or Not? ‘Camp Early Bird’ Is Free for Incoming Polk Kindergarteners
Registration is now open for half-day program at select elementary schools, Mondays through Thursdays in June.
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Razor-Thin: Day Care Costs a Fortune, No One Is Getting Rich
Child care center operators share 6 reasons why day care costs almost as much as rent in Polk County.
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Unavailable, Unaffordable: Polk Parents Struggle to Find, Pay for Child Care
Day care for one child costs $1,000 to $1,500 per month in Polk County — if you can get a spot.
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Polk School Board Begins Planning for 2026 Tax Referendum
Despite historic raises, the teacher pay gap has widened between Polk and neighboring counties.
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Falling Behind: Is Per-Pupil Funding Why Polk County Ranks Poorly for Education?
‘Outdated’ state formula has made Polk County one of the lowest-funded school districts, ranking 63rd out of 67 counties.
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Falling Behind: Pay Gap Between Polk and Hillsborough Teachers Is About to Get Wider
Teachers’ union warns of possible ‘staffing crisis’ without a property tax referendum next year.
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Falling Behind: Polk Drops to 60th Among Florida Counties for Education. Why?
Both Hillsborough and Orange counties’ standings improved in the 2025 Child Well-Being Index.
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Polk County Opens Applications for Free Preschool Programs
The school district’s programs for 3- and 4-year-olds include Head Start and VPK.
