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Category: Schools

Posted inPolitics, Schools

Legislature Approves Funds for Florida Poly Expansion

by Barry Friedman March 9, 2016October 31, 2022

Source: Florida Politics

Posted inPeople, Schools

Former Educator Neriah Roberts, 83, Has Died

by Barry Friedman March 8, 2016September 1, 2022

Also: Ledger coverage Source: Polk State News

Posted inPeople, Schools

FSC Professor Going to Peru as a Fulbright Scholar

by Thomas Hull March 7, 2016August 9, 2022

Carmen Gauthier, a chemistry professor, has become the second Florida Southern College faculty member named a Fulbright Scholar. The honor will let her teach in her home country of Peru this fall.

Posted inScenes, Schools

Photo: Polytech Sunset’s Fine

by Barry Friedman February 27, 2016September 1, 2022

Source: Facebook: Bill LePere

Posted inRecreation, Schools

Half-Court Basket Nets $10k for FSC Student

by Thomas Hull February 26, 2016August 9, 2022

Florida Southern College student Mark Bucknam is cool on the tennis court but found himself edgy before making a half-court basketball shot that won him $10,000 during halftime of a men’s basketball game earlier this month.

Posted inCity Hall, Schools

Sign Marking Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center Awaits Funds

by Barry Friedman February 25, 2016August 9, 2022

A letter to the editor in The Ledger on Tuesday raised an interesting question: Why isn’t there a sign marking the new Frank Lloyd Wright visitor center at Florida Southern College?

Posted inPolitics, Schools

Recess Bill Originating in Lakeland Shot Down by Senate Education Chairman

by Barry Friedman February 22, 2016September 1, 2022

Also: Tampa Bay Times | Fox 13 News Source: WUSF News

Posted inScenes, Schools

Photo: Sunset Over FSC-Wales Women’s Lacrosse

by Barry Friedman February 17, 2016September 1, 2022

Source: Instagram: Jessica Evans

Posted inScenes, Schools

Photo: Spaceship Poly

by Barry Friedman February 14, 2016September 1, 2022

See more Source: Instagram: e.sco

Posted inSchools

School Board Accepts LeRoy’s Resignation, Severance Proposal

by Barry Friedman February 12, 2016August 9, 2022

The Polk School Board tonight accepted Superintendent Kathryn LeRoy’s offer to resign and her proposed severance package. See the agreement below and how the meeting unfolded on social media.

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