http://naplesnews.com/news/education/?partner=RSSnaplesnews.com Stories: Education Newsen-useducation/news/education/?partner=RSShttp://naplesnews.com/feeds/headlines/education/2008-11-20T23:00:53.614930Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/collier-school-district-accepting-applications-ove/?partner=RSSVoters lived up to their end, and now it’s up to Collier school district officials to come through on their commitment. District officials had promised to provide oversight for additional funding that schools will receive to operate thanks to the passage of a referendum Nov. 4. During a School Board meeting Thursday, Board member Steve Donovan said the board should honor its commitment to create a separate committee to oversee the spending, and that the committee should report to the district’s operations subcommittee. kalewis@naplesnews.com (KATHERINE LEWIS)Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:27:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/collier-school-district-accepting-applications-ove/?partner=RSSlocal1867962008-11-20T20:27:002008-11-20T20:27:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Voters lived up to their end, and now it’s up to Collier school district officials to come through on their commitment. District officials had promised to provide oversight for additional funding that schools will receive to operate thanks to the passage of a referendum Nov. 4. During a School Board meeting Thursday, Board member Steve Donovan said the board should honor its commitment to create a separate committee to oversee the spending, and that the committee should report to the district’s operations subcommittee. NAPLESKATHERINE LEWISCollier school district accepting applications to oversee referendum spending naplesnews.comcollier-school-district-accepting-applications-ovehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/poll-collier-school-board-considers--house-vs-outs/?partner=RSSThere is a job vacancy at the Collier County School District. But who should fill it? That is what the Collier County School Board is trying to answer. Board members discussed Thursday afternoon what should be done about the district’s legal counsel. The decision comes one month after the board voted unanimously to release School Board Attorney Richard Withers from his contract. kalewis@naplesnews.com (KATHERINE LEWIS)Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:21:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/poll-collier-school-board-considers--house-vs-outs/?partner=RSSlocal1867952008-11-20T20:21:002008-11-20T20:21:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008There is a job vacancy at the Collier County School District. But who should fill it? That is what the Collier County School Board is trying to answer. Board members discussed Thursday afternoon what should be done about the district’s legal counsel. The decision comes one month after the board voted unanimously to release School Board Attorney Richard Withers from his contract.NAPLESKATHERINE LEWISPOLL: Collier school board considers in-house vs. outside counselnaplesnews.compoll-collier-school-board-considers--house-vs-outshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/fgcu-students-struggle-suspension-instructors-accu/?partner=RSSMany Florida Gulf Coast University students are left to deal with the absence of two professors suspended after allegations of sexual harassment. Students studying in the criminal justice department have lost two professors simultaneously. Accused are Jeffrie Jinian, coordinator of internships for students majoring in criminal justice; and David Lounsbury, an associate professor and coordinator of the Criminal Forensics Studies program. Both were suspended on Oct. 31 with pay but students didn’t learn about the fate of the instructors for almost two weeks. Michelle Ellsworth, a senior majoring in criminal justice, feels the university should have notified students earlier. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:53:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/fgcu-students-struggle-suspension-instructors-accu/?partner=RSSeducation1867822008-11-20T18:54:002008-11-20T18:53:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Many Florida Gulf Coast University students are left to deal with the absence of two professors suspended after allegations of sexual harassment. Students studying in the criminal justice department have lost two professors simultaneously. Accused are Jeffrie Jinian, coordinator of internships for students majoring in criminal justice; and David Lounsbury, an associate professor and coordinator of the Criminal Forensics Studies program. Both were suspended on Oct. 31 with pay but students didn’t learn about the fate of the instructors for almost two weeks. Michelle Ellsworth, a senior majoring in criminal justice, feels the university should have notified students earlier.BONITA SPRINGSFGCU students struggle with suspension of instructors accused of sexual harassment naplesnews.comfgcu-students-struggle-suspension-instructors-accuhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/anti-tobacco-activist-speaks-collier-students/?partner=RSSThey alternated between listening and squirming on the bleachers, but they couldn’t ignore the message and the image of the man standing before them with half of his jaw missing and the scars from surgery. “The day you start is the day you put your body at risk for cancer for the rest of your life,” Rick Bender told 200 students in the gymnasium of Gulf Coast High School on Immokalee Road on Thursday morning. epfreeman@naplesnews.com (LIZ FREEMAN)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:10:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/anti-tobacco-activist-speaks-collier-students/?partner=RSSlocal1867462008-11-20T19:41:002008-11-20T14:10:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008They alternated between listening and squirming on the bleachers, but they couldn’t ignore the message and the image of the man standing before them with half of his jaw missing and the scars from surgery. “The day you start is the day you put your body at risk for cancer for the rest of your life,” Rick Bender told 200 students in the gymnasium of Gulf Coast High School on Immokalee Road on Thursday morning.NAPLESLIZ FREEMANPHOTOS: Cancer survivor speaks of tobacco harmnaplesnews.comanti-tobacco-activist-speaks-collier-studentshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/st-ann-presents-play-christmas-play/?partner=RSSChristmas is coming early at St. Ann Catholic School. The school's drama club takes the stage to present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, which is based on Barbara Robinson's book and is the story of a town's disreputable youths' attempt to sabotage their church's holiday production. tlaten@naplesnews.com (Naples Daily News staff report)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:15:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/st-ann-presents-play-christmas-play/?partner=RSSlocal1867352008-11-20T12:15:002008-11-20T12:15:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Christmas is coming early at St. Ann Catholic School. The school's drama club takes the stage to present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, which is based on Barbara Robinson's book and is the story of a town's disreputable youths' attempt to sabotage their church's holiday production. Bonita Springs, FLSt. Ann presents play Christmas playnaplesnews.comst-ann-presents-play-christmas-playhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/governor-wants-floridas-state-universities-be-able/?partner=RSSTuition at Florida Gulf Coast University and the other 10 state universities could be going up by as much as 15 percent every year. This is part of a proposal by Gov. Charlie Crist to give each state university more power in making administrative decisions such as setting tuition prices and budgets, hiring the school’s president and growth plans. A tuition increase would have to be approved by a university’s board of trustees and the state Board of Governors, which oversees all the schools, Crist said Thursday. Thirty percent of the tuition differential would go toward need-based aid, Crist said. johnaosborne@hotmail.com (JOHN OSBORNE)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:55:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/governor-wants-floridas-state-universities-be-able/?partner=RSSeducation1867292008-11-20T20:47:002008-11-20T09:55:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Tuition at Florida Gulf Coast University and the other 10 state universities could be going up by as much as 15 percent every year. This is part of a proposal by Gov. Charlie Crist to give each state university more power in making administrative decisions such as setting tuition prices and budgets, hiring the school’s president and growth plans. A tuition increase would have to be approved by a university’s board of trustees and the state Board of Governors, which oversees all the schools, Crist said Thursday. Thirty percent of the tuition differential would go toward need-based aid, Crist said.TALLAHASSEEJOHN OSBORNEPOLL: Gov. Crist suggests giving state universities tuition hike powernaplesnews.comgovernor-wants-floridas-state-universities-be-ablehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/three-area-superintendents-talk-about-school-chall/?partner=RSSWhether it is a rural school district, a big city school district or a combination of both, the education remains the same. And sometimes, so do the challenges. For three Southwest Florida school districts, the challenge is how to maximize student achievement and development while budgets are slashed. “We have to find a way to get through this mess,” said Lee County Superintendent James Browder. “I will do whatever it takes to protect the kids.” kalewis@naplesnews.com (KATHERINE LEWIS)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:33:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/three-area-superintendents-talk-about-school-chall/?partner=RSSlocal1867062008-11-19T22:33:002008-11-19T22:33:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Whether it is a rural school district, a big city school district or a combination of both, the education remains the same. And sometimes, so do the challenges. For three Southwest Florida school districts, the challenge is how to maximize student achievement and development while budgets are slashed. “We have to find a way to get through this mess,” said Lee County Superintendent James Browder. “I will do whatever it takes to protect the kids.” NAPLESKATHERINE LEWISThree area superintendents talk about school challengesnaplesnews.comthree-area-superintendents-talk-about-school-challhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/poll-reaction-mixed-obamas-free-higher-education-p/?partner=RSSStudents at Florida’s 11 public universities could soon attend school tuition-free if Congress eventually passes a proposal President-elect Barack Obama made on the campaign trail. Students at private institutions could also see a significant reduction in tuition costs. Obama’s “American Opportunity Tax Credit” proposal would provide students up to $4,000 for schooling each year in return for 100 hours of annual community service. johnaosborne@hotmail.com (JOHN OSBORNE)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:01:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/poll-reaction-mixed-obamas-free-higher-education-p/?partner=RSSeducation1866962008-11-19T20:01:002008-11-19T20:01:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Students at Florida’s 11 public universities could soon attend school tuition-free if Congress eventually passes a proposal President-elect Barack Obama made on the campaign trail. Students at private institutions could also see a significant reduction in tuition costs. Obama’s “American Opportunity Tax Credit” proposal would provide students up to $4,000 for schooling each year in return for 100 hours of annual community service. Bonita Springs, FLJOHN OSBORNEPOLL: Reaction mixed to Obama’s free higher education proposalnaplesnews.compoll-reaction-mixed-obamas-free-higher-education-phttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/garden-eden-bloom-eden-florida/?partner=RSSThe Garden of Eden is thriving, thanks to members of the Naples Area Board of Realtors. On Nov. 12, the group dedicated a new butterfly garden at Eden Florida’s School for autistic children, on County Barn Road. Through the group’s efforts, most of the items for the garden were donated. NABOR also presented Eden Florida with a check for $3,000 to help with further educational needs. melbenfield@embarqmail.com (MELANIE L. BENFIELD)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:52:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/garden-eden-bloom-eden-florida/?partner=RSScitizen/schools1866792008-11-19T16:52:002008-11-19T16:52:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The Garden of Eden is thriving, thanks to members of the Naples Area Board of Realtors. On Nov. 12, the group dedicated a new butterfly garden at Eden Florida’s School for autistic children, on County Barn Road. Through the group’s efforts, most of the items for the garden were donated. NABOR also presented Eden Florida with a check for $3,000 to help with further educational needs. Bonita Springs, FLMELANIE L. BENFIELDGarden of Eden is in bloom at Eden Floridanaplesnews.comgarden-eden-bloom-eden-floridahttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/class-notes-programs-enhance-academies/?partner=RSSWe wrote about our new Freshman Academies a couple of weeks ago. This week, we will discuss the “extended learning opportunities” that will enhance these academies. Everyone involved in the School District of Collier County’s Learning Support Services division, headed by chief instructional officer Martha Hayes, believes that these academies will go a long way toward reducing the number of students who fail freshman year and are at high risk of dropping out of school. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:51:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/class-notes-programs-enhance-academies/?partner=RSScitizen/schools1866782008-11-19T16:51:002008-11-19T16:51:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008We wrote about our new Freshman Academies a couple of weeks ago. This week, we will discuss the “extended learning opportunities” that will enhance these academies. Everyone involved in the School District of Collier County’s Learning Support Services division, headed by chief instructional officer Martha Hayes, believes that these academies will go a long way toward reducing the number of students who fail freshman year and are at high risk of dropping out of school. Bonita Springs, FLJOE LANDONClass Notes: Programs enhance academiesnaplesnews.comclass-notes-programs-enhance-academieshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/naples-residents-establish-endowment-fund-fgcu/?partner=RSSRick and Lori Borman, owners and co-producers of Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speakers, have established an endowment fund to help Florida Gulf Coast University students in financial need, a press release states. webninjas@naplesnews.com (VIA PRESS RELEASE )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:23:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/naples-residents-establish-endowment-fund-fgcu/?partner=RSSeducation1866602008-11-19T15:23:002008-11-19T15:23:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Rick and Lori Borman, owners and co-producers of Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speakers, have established an endowment fund to help Florida Gulf Coast University students in financial need, a press release states.FORT MYERSNaples residents establish endowment fund at FGCUnaplesnews.comnaples-residents-establish-endowment-fund-fgcuhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/florida-kindergarten-teacher-suspended-allowing-cl/?partner=RSSA Port St. Lucie elementary school teacher has been suspended without pay after she allowed her kindergartners to openly vote on whether a 5-year-old student could remain in class. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:27:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/florida-kindergarten-teacher-suspended-allowing-cl/?partner=RSSeducation1866062008-11-19T09:16:002008-11-19T08:27:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008A Port St. Lucie elementary school teacher has been suspended without pay after she allowed her kindergartners to openly vote on whether a 5-year-old student could remain in class.PORT ST. LUCIEFlorida kindergarten teacher suspended for allowing class to vote on kicking out studentnaplesnews.comflorida-kindergarten-teacher-suspended-allowing-clhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/18/collier-school-board-members-eager-fresh-start/?partner=RSSIt was a lot like the first day of school. The new student looked excited. The veteran students laughed and joked. And when it came time to begin, they were ready to move past the past year and start fresh. The Collier County School Board held its annual organization meeting Tuesday. It was Julie Sprague’s first meeting but all the board members said they were ready for a fresh start. kalewis@naplesnews.com (KATHERINE LEWIS)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:17:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/18/collier-school-board-members-eager-fresh-start/?partner=RSSlocal1865832008-11-18T19:17:002008-11-18T19:17:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008It was a lot like the first day of school. The new student looked excited. The veteran students laughed and joked. And when it came time to begin, they were ready to move past the past year and start fresh. The Collier County School Board held its annual organization meeting Tuesday. It was Julie Sprague’s first meeting but all the board members said they were ready for a fresh start.NAPLESKATHERINE LEWISCollier School Board members eager for a fresh startnaplesnews.comcollier-school-board-members-eager-fresh-starthttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/18/two-lee-schools-will-be-consolidated/?partner=RSSA school in Lee County isn’t exactly going to be closed down. It’s not exactly getting a new building, either. It’s a merger. The students, programs and, to some extent, the staff of Michigan International Academy in East Fort Myers will move a half-mile next school year to Lee Middle School, which will be renovated to accommodate them under a plan unveiled Tuesday by Lee County School District Superintendent James Browder. mclark@bonitanews.com (MATT CLARK)Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:01:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/18/two-lee-schools-will-be-consolidated/?partner=RSSeducation1865622008-11-18T20:46:002008-11-18T17:01:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008A school in Lee County isn’t exactly going to be closed down. It’s not exactly getting a new building, either. It’s a merger. The students, programs and, to some extent, the staff of Michigan International Academy in East Fort Myers will move a half-mile next school year to Lee Middle School, which will be renovated to accommodate them under a plan unveiled Tuesday by Lee County School District Superintendent James Browder. BONITA SPRINGSMATT CLARK Lee schools consolidating to make improvementsnaplesnews.comtwo-lee-schools-will-be-consolidatedhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/18/collier-county-school-boards-new-education-subcomm/?partner=RSSThe Collier County School Board's new education subcommittee will host its first regular meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in room 1-103 of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Administrative Center, 5775 Osceola Trail. tlaten@naplesnews.com (Naples Daily News staff report)Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:55:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/18/collier-county-school-boards-new-education-subcomm/?partner=RSSlocal1865612008-11-18T16:55:002008-11-18T16:55:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The Collier County School Board's new education subcommittee will host its first regular meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in room 1-103 of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Administrative Center, 5775 Osceola Trail. NAPLESCollier County School Board's new education subcommittee meetings setnaplesnews.comcollier-county-school-boards-new-education-subcommhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/18/pat-carroll-named-new-chair-collier-school-board/?partner=RSSPat Carroll has been named the new chair of the Collier County School Board. webninjas@naplesnews.com (VIA PRESS RELEASE )Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:29:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/18/pat-carroll-named-new-chair-collier-school-board/?partner=RSScitizen/schools1865312008-11-18T13:29:002008-11-18T13:29:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Pat Carroll has been named the new chair of the Collier County School Board. NAPLESPat Carroll named new chair of Collier School Boardnaplesnews.compat-carroll-named-new-chair-collier-school-boardhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/author-islam-speaks-barron-collier-high-school-stu/?partner=RSSWho speaks for Islam? Dalia Mogahed did, for a group of Barron Collier High School students. kalewis@naplesnews.com (KATHERINE LEWIS)Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:20:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/author-islam-speaks-barron-collier-high-school-stu/?partner=RSSlocal1865002008-11-17T23:20:002008-11-17T23:20:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Who speaks for Islam? Dalia Mogahed did, for a group of Barron Collier High School students. NAPLESKATHERINE LEWISAuthor on Islam speaks to Barron Collier High School studentsnaplesnews.comauthor-islam-speaks-barron-collier-high-school-stuhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/lee-school-board-members-will-review-plan-tuesday-/?partner=RSSNow they’ll have even more choices. Students interested in the unique learning opportunities offered at certain Lee County public schools will have a better chance of attending those schools under a student assignment plan revision School Board members will review Tuesday. mclark@bonitanews.com (MATT CLARK)Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:53:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/lee-school-board-members-will-review-plan-tuesday-/?partner=RSSeducation1864882008-11-17T19:53:002008-11-17T19:53:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Now they’ll have even more choices. Students interested in the unique learning opportunities offered at certain Lee County public schools will have a better chance of attending those schools under a student assignment plan revision School Board members will review Tuesday.Bonita Springs, FLMATT CLARKLee School Board members will review a plan Tuesday to expand school choicenaplesnews.comlee-school-board-members-will-review-plan-tuesday-http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/edison-state-college-names-new-student-life-direct/?partner=RSSAmy Teprovich is the new district director of Student Life at Edison State College, an Edison State College press release reports. webninjas@naplesnews.com (VIA PRESS RELEASE )Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:10:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/edison-state-college-names-new-student-life-direct/?partner=RSSeducation1864782008-11-17T17:10:002008-11-17T17:10:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Amy Teprovich is the new district director of Student Life at Edison State College, an Edison State College press release reports. Bonita Springs, FLEdison State College names new director of Student Lifenaplesnews.comedison-state-college-names-new-student-life-directhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/golden-gate-jrotc-be-honored-tuesday/?partner=RSSGolden Gate High School's JROTC program will be the subject of a special proclamation adopted by the Collier County Board of Commissioners. tlaten@naplesnews.com (Naples Daily News staff report)Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:08:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/golden-gate-jrotc-be-honored-tuesday/?partner=RSScitizen/schools1864732008-11-17T16:08:002008-11-17T16:08:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Golden Gate High School's JROTC program will be the subject of a special proclamation adopted by the Collier County Board of Commissioners.NAPLESGolden Gate JROTC to be honored Tuesdaynaplesnews.comgolden-gate-jrotc-be-honored-tuesday