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New LAMP name to be decided on Sept. 7

The School Board of Lee County will decide next week whether to rename its Lee Adolescent Mother's Program the Young Parent Education Program. LAMP, which is state funded, is a program that provides educational, health and social services to teen parents and their children, which has changed ...

School Board approves ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’

The Parents' Bill of Rights was among one of the eight agenda items the School Board of Lee County approved during its public hearings Tuesday night. The Parents' Bill of Rights states that the “board recognizes the rights and its obligation to reinforce the fundamental rights of parents ...

District continues to focus on student graduation path

The School District of Lee County continues to engage students as early as kindergarten to prepare them for what’s to come once they enter high school and beyond. Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier said the district is one of nine selected by the Carnegie Foundation to participate ...

Town Halls with Superintendent set

The School District of Lee County will hold three Town Halls for families and community members. Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will share his vision, projects and priorities for the District. The Town Halls are also an opportunity to discuss changes to the student enrollment ...

Education Notes 8-12-22

Arroyo graduates from Tufts University MEDFORD, Mass. -- Approximately 3,275 students across all schools graduated from Tufts University on May 22 during a university-wide commencement ceremony. Jocelyn Arroyo of Cape Coral graduated with a bachelor of arts in community health from Tufts ...

Valerie’s House awards $50,000 in college scholarships

Valerie’s House, a nonprofit organization in Southwest Florida helping children grieve the loss of a loved one, has awarded $50,000 in college scholarships for graduating high school seniors who have come through and found support in the Valerie’s House grief support program.. It’s the ...