http://www.naplesnews.com/news/citizen/columnists/joe-landon/?partner=RSSNaples Daily News Stories: Joe Landonen-uscitizen/columnists/joe-landonhttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/mar/22/class-notes-superintendent-hosting-town-hall-meeti/?partner=RSSThere isn’t a day that goes by where we don’t read or hear about Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul or President Barack Obama. While November’s general election day is still a few months away, we’re already focused on the election, reading or watching lots of election-related news coverage daily. We’re all knee deep in it. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-304442-734584citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Superintendent hosting town hall meeting to explain referendum Naples Daily Newsclass-notes-superintendent-hosting-town-hall-meetiurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-304442-734584Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/sep/22/class-notes-making-science-come-alive-districts-st/?partner=RSSWe like to say that our science department makes science come alive for our students. That’s truer than ever because of the sharp focus on science instruction this year both here and across the state. If you are a parent of one of our students, or an interested community member, I’m guessing you’d like to know more about what’s going on with science instruction today. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:54:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-287381-734402citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Making science come alive for district’s studentsNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-making-science-come-alive-districts-sturn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-287381-734402Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/jun/14/class-notes-more-advice-keeping-children-thinking/?partner=RSSThe average loss of knowledge for a student is 18 percent during the summer break and maybe as much as 30 percent for English language learners. We established that last week as we shared ways you can help keep learning alive for your child. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:10:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-278854-734302citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: More advice on keeping children thinking during the summerNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-more-advice-keeping-children-thinkingurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-278854-734302Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/jun/10/class-notes-even-though-summer-here-learning-shoul/?partner=RSSSchool’s out for the summer as of yesterday. It’s officially summertime for our students. But even though classes won’t be in session again until August 22, that doesn’t mean learning needs to stop for 11 weeks. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-278162-734298citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Even though summer is here, learning shouldn’t stopNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-even-though-summer-here-learning-shoulurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-278162-734298Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/may/31/class-notes-2600-collier-county-seniors-graduating/?partner=RSSThe song lyric goes, “It’s a time for joy, a time for tears, a time we’ll treasure through the years. We’ll remember always, graduation day.” And today is graduation day for about 2,600 seniors graduating from one of our Collier County public high schools. It is a special day: “When the ivy walls are far behind, no matter where our paths may wind. We’ll remember always, graduation day.” landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Tue, 31 May 2011 18:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-277539-734288citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: 2,600 Collier County seniors graduating todayNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-2600-collier-county-seniors-graduatingurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-277539-734288Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/may/23/class-notes-us-marines-magazine-features-article-n/?partner=RSSThey say “Once a Marine, always a Marine,” but unless you are a Marine, my guess is that you don’t read “Leatherneck,” the magazine of the U.S. Marines. As unlikely as it may seem, there’s a piece in this month’s edition of “Leatherneck” that’s focused on one of Collier County Public Schools’ alternative school programs. The article is about New Beginnings - Naples entitled “New Beginnings, A School Where Failure Is Not an Option.” landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Mon, 23 May 2011 20:50:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-276791-734280citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: U.S. Marines magazine features article on Naples alternative schoolNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-us-marines-magazine-features-article-nurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-276791-734280Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/may/17/class-notes-get-help-clinic-helps-golden-gate-fami/?partner=RSSWe told you last week about all of the folks the Collier County School Board would be recognizing at this week’s board meeting — the volunteers of the year and employees of the year. One of our community recognitions highlighted the parent involvement work of one of our schools, Golden Gate Middle, which is what they call a Title 1 school with an at-risk student population. In this case, more than 90 percent of the families there are below the poverty level much like some of our schools in Immokalee. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Tue, 17 May 2011 16:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-276053-734274citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: ‘Get Help Clinic’ helps Golden Gate families in needNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-get-help-clinic-helps-golden-gate-famiurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-276053-734274Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/may/10/class-notes-school-board-name-employees-volunteers/?partner=RSSNext Tuesday’s School Board meeting will be all about the people who make education happen here in Collier County — the employees and volunteers. Together, they help make our world go ‘round. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Tue, 10 May 2011 14:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-275379-734267citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: School Board to name employees, volunteers of the yearNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-school-board-name-employees-volunteersurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-275379-734267Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/may/03/class-notes-high-school-students-produce-psas-stat/?partner=RSSWhat’s super about public schools? Sure, I’d like to hear what you think (send me an email at landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us), but I also want you to know that the same question was posed to Florida’s high school students recently by the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) to launch a contest. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Tue, 03 May 2011 18:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-274711-734260citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: High school students produce PSAs for state contestNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-high-school-students-produce-psas-staturn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-274711-734260Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/apr/25/class-notes-tune-education-channel-golden-apples-a/?partner=RSSSix of our outstanding teachers will literally be in the spotlight, on stage at the Phil, during the Education Foundation of Collier County’s 21st Annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Celebration at 7 p.m. Tuesday (May 3rd). landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:55:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-273920-734252citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Tune into the Education Channel for Golden Apples and moreNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-tune-education-channel-golden-apples-aurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-273920-734252Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/apr/18/class-notes-celebrating-seasons-sharing-news-you-c/?partner=RSSIt seems to me that there’s always a reason for a “season” (of some sort) for those of us living and working here in Collier County. During my time out and about in the community this past week or so, it appears to me, anyway, that the big “season” is ending — not as many people at the Saturday morning farmer’s market, no wait list at my favorite restaurant, some empty seats at the movies, and less traffic on our roadways. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:06:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-273226-734245citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Celebrating the seasons by sharing news you can useNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-celebrating-seasons-sharing-news-you-curn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-273226-734245Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/apr/11/class-notes-parent-forums-new-online-tool-availabl/?partner=RSSWith the safety of our students as our number one concern, bullying is a high priority topic for those of us with the Collier County School District. And we are doing something about it. To help heighten awareness we’ve launched a series of parent forums focused on bullying. The first, held recently at Pelican Marsh Elementary School, was well received by parents of the four elementary schools on the north end of town. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-272469-734238citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Parent forums, new online tool available to combat bullying in schoolsNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-parent-forums-new-online-tool-availablurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-272469-734238Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/apr/04/class-notes-come-see-superintendent-candidates/?partner=RSSOn behalf of the Collier County School Board, I wish to invite you to join us as board members welcome the superintendent candidates who will be visiting our school district April 18th through the 20th. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-271730-734231citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Come see the superintendent candidatesNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-come-see-superintendent-candidatesurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-271730-734231Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/mar/29/class-notes-check-out-new-online-tool-parents/?partner=RSSThere’s a new web tool for you, mom and dad, one that will help you understand what’s going on with Florida standards and assessments and your child. The Florida Department of Education (DOE) is launching a new web resource designed with you, the parent or guardian, in mind. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:55:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-271125-734225citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Check out the new online tool for parentsNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-check-out-new-online-tool-parentsurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-271125-734225Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/mar/21/class-notes-our-student-athletes-are-fortunate-hav/?partner=RSSWe love to celebrate wins, our favorite high school team putting one in the “win” column. And should there be a district, regional or even state title resulting from a win…that would be cause for a big time celebration. But I ask you, would our student-athletes and our teams be able to do as well as they do — be as competitive as they are — without a lot of help from our high school athletic trainers? I’d say, probably not. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:40:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-270352-734217citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Our student-athletes are fortunate to have trainers readily availableNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-our-student-athletes-are-fortunate-havurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-270352-734217Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/mar/15/class-notes-school-district-looking-unveil-new-hig/?partner=RSSUp until now, high school students in our district wanting to be challenged, and those who really enjoy getting involved with their studies, would seek an Advanced Placement Laureate Program diploma. The Laureate Program was created in the late 1990’s for self-motivated students. It’s based on Advanced Placement or AP courses. The program prepares students for college, and it does that well. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-269746-734211citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: School district looking to unveil new high school diploma optionNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-school-district-looking-unveil-new-higurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-269746-734211Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/mar/08/class-notes-education-channel-put-spotlight-studen/?partner=RSSWe always put students first on the Education Channel, and I’m here today to prove it. It’s all about students, students, students, especially over the next couple of months. Right now we’re airing several television specials spotlighting students. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:23:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-268919-734204citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Education Channel to put spotlight on studentsNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-education-channel-put-spotlight-studenurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-268919-734204Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/feb/28/class-notes-florida-schools-ranked-fifth-nation/?partner=RSSI saw a recent news story about Florida ranking 47th in the nation in teacher salaries. While we’re looking at reports on education, I want to share the results of an annual survey released in January, but not really reported on elsewhere. Florida schools are ranked fifth in the nation — this according to the 2011 “Quality Counts” report released by Education Week, the newspaper of record for American education news. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-268099-734196citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Florida schools ranked fifth in the nationNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-florida-schools-ranked-fifth-nationurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-268099-734196Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/feb/22/class-notes-jacques-cousteaus-grandson-pays-visit/?partner=RSSIn our district, technology is used to enhance the education taking place in our classrooms each and every day. Folks in our Instructional Technology department do a wonderful job with that, making sure teachers have the tools they need to make it all happen. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:39:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-267502-734190citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: Jacques Cousteau’s grandson pays a visit to Collier schoolsNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-jacques-cousteaus-grandson-pays-visiturn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-267502-734190Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/feb/14/class-notes-kind-services-we-provide-students/?partner=RSSLast week was Student Services week here in Collier County and across the state of Florida. So you’re probably wondering, what student services? A bunch is my best answer. There’s actually a Student Services department (used to be called Pupil Services many moons ago) which provides services, as you might suspect, to our students and schools. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-266652-734182citizen/columnists/joe-landonJOE LANDONNaples, FLClass Notes: The kind of services we provide for studentsNaples Daily Newsclass-notes-kind-services-we-provide-studentsurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-266652-734182Change0Usable