Early Learning Initiative Takes New Approach In Preschool Education
A pilot preschool program being tested in Pinellas County aims to reinvent pre-K curriculum and culture to improve academic performance among children living in low-income families.
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Sister Fashionistas Debut TWIN Brand In Tampa
Fashion models often appear younger than they are, but fashion designers rarely seem older than they are. Meet Amber and Allie, twin 17-year-old sisters from Wesley Chapel who design clothing reflecting talent and experience beyond their years.
TIP: It’s Chic To Be A Geek At This Summer Camp
Florida schools are finding creative, new opportunities to implement and promote STEM-related classes in public schools. Pinellas County, for instance, teamed up this past summer with Duke University's TIP (Talent Identification Program) to offer summer camp for their best and brightest students to explore advanced science, technology, engineering and math.
Playing Unplugged: Kids, Parents Take A Break From Computers, TV
See Sophia run. See Liam jump. See Emma race Aiden. Unplug children for a day from computers, TV, cell phones and electronic games and see how they play, exercise and learn in the park. "Playing Unplugged'' in Pinellas County is just one antidote to the nation's obesity crisis.
Kennedy Center’s Any Given Child Initiative Comes To Sarasota
Access to the arts is considered key to developing the creative thinking necessary to thrive in a new economy that values talent and innovation above all else. So how can schools and communities work better together to ensure every child gains exposure to the arts? Community, business, arts and education leaders in Sarasota are working with the Kennedy Center to develop solutions.
“Hold My Paw”: St. Pete Puppy’s Story Aids PARC
Proceeds from Hold My Paw, a fully illustrated children's book about Snapper, a yellow Lab, who overcomes illness and his fear of injections, will go to PARC, a Pinellas County provider of services for children and adults facing physical and mental challenges.
Universal Health Care Hiring 70 Bi-Lingual Phone Reps
Universal Health Care plans to hire bilingual staff to better help bilingual clients.
USF Research Creates Psycho Therapy For Veterans
Psychotherapy treatment aims to replace traumatic memories.
Growing Commercial Investment Company Adds Jobs In Tampa Bay
Cardinal Pointe Management looks to expand commercial investments, hire property managers.
Aircraft Manufacturer Adds 34 Jobs In Palmetto, Manatee
Aircraft manufacturer moves jobs from Ohio to Palmetto in Manatee County, Florida.
