Manatee school board candidates can’t hide behind nonpartisan politics
Candidates should not be able to hide their political beliefs behind the veil of nonpartisan races where full disclosure is essential when it comes to educating our children.
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Let’s Talk with Sherri Davidson, Co-founder, Bradenton Classical Academy
Bradenton Classical Academy is a new charter school in Manatee County currently undergoing the application process. Sherri is the co-founder and is with us to talk about classical education, charter schools and specifically about her new school, as well as why she has taken on this responsibility to be part of educating our future leaders.
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You don’t have to settle for the Manatee County School District. There are other options
This isn’t about our teachers, but a search for alternatives to help escape the tyrannical grip of school districts like ours. Mark Young dives into this topic and shares one new option, Bradenton Classical Academy, as an excellent example.
Manatee County teachers should not be exploited at the expense of the taxpayer. It’s time for a change
To tell the teachers that if the special tax wasn’t successful that they would have to bear the burden of a salary cut is just evil.
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It’s time for drastic changes on Manatee County’s school board
Mark Young views the upcoming school board elections as the most important. He thinks it is time for accountability and transparency and this county is in desperate need of new candidates who can bring to light all of the inner workings of this district’s administration. What do you think?
Lakewood Ranch Boys Golf Team Continues Winning Streak at District Championship
LRHS is now 128-15-1 and moves on to Region 2 Championship which will be held at Lakewood National Golf Club.
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Lakewood Ranch High School Wins 35th Annual Manatee County Golf Championship
Beni Long of St. Stephens defended his individual title from last year and this was Lakewood Ranch’s 16th victory in since it’s first appearance in 1999.
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Calling all domestic terrorists. Remember to vote ‘No’ on Nov. 2
Trust, scandals, and money are at the heart of Mark’s column this week as he takes another look at the upcoming special election by the school system.
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Noise does not equate to truth for local taxes
There’s been a lot of noise made since Mark publicly opposed the Manatee County School District’s Nov. 2 special election to extend their extra one mill tax in his column. He’s stays on that topic with this column to clarify a few misconceptions.