U.S. Olympians help set the bar for student success at Freedom Elementary
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U.S. Olympians help set the bar for student success at Freedom Elementary

Source: Manatee County School District Former and future Olympic athletes set the bar for students to SOAR at Freedom Elementary School, Home of the Falcons. The school’s motto this year is “One Team, One Dream.” The special guests spoke at a school assembly on Friday, January 12, 2024, about active learning, which encourages students to…

Brand new classroom building opens at Lakewood Ranch High School
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Brand new classroom building opens at Lakewood Ranch High School

Source: Manatee County School District Along with the new year, Lakewood Ranch High School teachers and students welcomed the opening of a new building on their campus. Building 800 officially opened for classes on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  As a special to Manatee Schools Good News, Mustangs Ahead reporters Stephanie Green and Maggie Sugalski provided…

Manatee County Unveils State-of-the-Art Lakewood Ranch Library with Drive-Thru Service
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Manatee County Unveils State-of-the-Art Lakewood Ranch Library with Drive-Thru Service

The new Lakewood Ranch Library in Manatee County is nearing completion at 16410 Rangeland Parkway. A grand opening ceremony, set for January 12, 2024, at 10 a.m., will mark its long-anticipated debut to the public. “This continued commitment to bringing resources to our residents is important,” said Manatee County District Two Commissioner Amanda Ballard, who…

Lakewood Ranch High School Mustangs Learn Valuable Skills at UF Journalism Seminar
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Lakewood Ranch High School Mustangs Learn Valuable Skills at UF Journalism Seminar

Source: Manatee County School District Last weekend LRHS Journalism Students attended a program hosted by the University of Florida at Bayshore High School. The program, titled “College of Journalism and Communications” (CJC On the Go), was an opportunity for students from all Manatee County schools to workshop their skills, hear from alumni and students, and…

Guy Harvey event at Bealls celebrates partnerships, elementary-aged artists
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Guy Harvey event at Bealls celebrates partnerships, elementary-aged artists

Source: Manatee County School District A special event with renowned artist and conservationist, Dr. Guy Harvey, highlighted partnerships, and artwork done by Manatee County students. On Sunday, December 3rd, Anna Maria Elementary Principal Michael Masiello and two student artists were invited to the Bealls Florida store, located on Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton.  The Guy…

The Ivy League Universities Are Poison Ivy
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The Ivy League Universities Are Poison Ivy

The horror, the horror; it seems the Ivy leaves of the Ivy League universities turned out to be poison ivy. December of 2023 will be remembered as the time that most Americans became aware of the fatuousness of America’s elite educational establishment. For years, the education establishment has diverged from the common sense mores most…

A Short History Of Israel For Misinformed College Students
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A Short History Of Israel For Misinformed College Students

So many of our young people have no understanding of history. Their knowledge of history starts in 2005 because that is when the Jonas Brothers started their band. These young people with a historical IQ of less than 75 are easily manipulated by information posted on TikTok and Instagram. Many of these young people have…

Creativity flows as Daughtrey Elementary fifth graders learn about water conservation
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Creativity flows as Daughtrey Elementary fifth graders learn about water conservation

Source: Manatee County School District Fifth grade students from Daughtrey Elementary were welcomed back to school on Monday with an exciting lesson in water conservation. They learned facts about water, why it’s so important to stay hydrated and how to make every drop count. Manatee County’s Educational Outreach Water Conservation team brought hands-on activities into…

Student athletes celebrate future plans on National Signing Day
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Student athletes celebrate future plans on National Signing Day

Source: Manatee County School District Student athletes and their families celebrated Signing Day on November 8, 2023, ceremoniously signing their name and declaring where they plan to pursue their post-secondary education and participate in athletics. Congratulations! Braden River High School Brynna Sands – Lee University (volleyball) Jada Phillips – Louisiana State University (softball) Lakewood Ranch…