News for Education
Monday, March 30, 2026
The Vanguard School is proud to announce that faculty member Sara Cristobal, Reading Specialist, was selected to present at the Learning Disabilities Association of America conference, a nationally recognized forum for research and practice in supporting individuals with learning differences.
Cristobal delivered three presentations focused on advancing instructional strategies for ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, March 30, 2026
The Polk Education Foundation helped transform the futures of 60 graduating seniors from Polk
County Public Schools by awarding them brand-new laptops, sleeves, chargers, and
headphones. This initiative was made possible through AT&T’s recent $30,000 contribution to help
bridge the digital divide for students pursuing higher education.
To be selected, students first applied for Foundation ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Friday, March 27, 2026
Webber FBLA Students Excel at State and Qualify for Nationals
Babson Park, FL (March 23, 2026)– Webber International University is proud to announce the outstanding accomplishments of its FBLA Collegiate students who competed at the FBLA State Leadership Conference. Webber students have been presented on networking, competing, and representing the university with professionalism, confidence, and ...read more
Categories: Education
Monday, March 09, 2026
Colonel (Ret.) Mark W. Tillman served as the nation’s 12th Presidential Pilot during both terms
George W. Bush was in office, from 2001—2009. His most renowned missions include
commanding Air Force One during the September 11, 2001, attacks and covertly flying
President Bush to Iraq on Thanksgiving Day in 2003 so the President could personally thank
U.S. troops serving in a war ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Chamber, Community, Education
Monday, March 09, 2026
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (March 4, 2026) CareerSource Polk is inviting Polk County businesses to participate in the Best Places to Work Lunch & Learn, which will provide insight into the 2025 Best Places to Work application process.
This informative session is designed to help local employers understand the value of applying for this prestigious award and how the recognition can positively impact ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Education
