In a state where book access is under scrutiny, two Polk County teens create a safe space to read freely — and discover the power of choice.
Tag: Polk County Public Schools
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New Lakeland High–FSC Partnership Sparks Early Pathway for Future Educators
Polk County’s new Educator Academy gives Lakeland High students a head start in teaching.
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Polk County Teens Access Free Formalwear Through UthMpact
Free prom and homecoming attire is available to Polk County teens, who also sign a pledge to celebrate responsibly.
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‘We’re Going to Embrace Change’: Lakeland Responds to High School Rezoning
Town halls draw questions but little pushback, as families weigh in on new boundary maps.
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Help Wanted: 1 in 8 Polk Classrooms Lacks a Certified Full-Time Teacher
Many Florida counties had big decreases in teacher vacancies this year, but not Polk.
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Parents Have Six Weeks to Weigh in on New Polk County High School Maps
Enrollment at George Jenkins and Lake Gibson would decrease. Lakeland could get 643 more students and Tenoroc could add 1,142.
Posted inPeople
Polk County School Board Member Rick Nolte Has Died at 69
Nolte, on medical leave since January, was in his first term serving District 3.
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Polk School Board Unveils 1 Mill Tax Proposal for Teacher Pay Raises
The question about a four-year property tax increase would be on the 2026 general election ballot.
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ReadingPals Aims to Spark a Lifelong Love of Literacy
ReadingPals program pairs local volunteers with young students to build vocabulary, confidence, and trust — all in just an hour a week.
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School is Back in Session: What You Need to Know
Catch up on all the changes that will affect Polk County students, parents and commuters this year.
