Education Foundation of Sarasota County

Happy Bring a Kid to Work Day 2024! At the Education Foundation of Sarasota County's community resource center, LaunchPad4U, we've had some great kids here learning about event planning for the Ringling Bridge 5K/10K Run + Well-Being Expo. We hope to see you there on Sunday morning, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., at The Bay: Civic Green Lawn!

“We have navigators, we have coaches, and we have people prepared to help guide you along your educational journey… We really want to be in a place that we are celebrating the hope and opportunity that students and teachers have in our community. And so, we’re doing it in a really fun way.” Our very own Jennifer Vigne, president and CEO of the Education Foundation, was on the Suncoast View yesterday to talk about the upcoming Education Foundation Ringling Bridge 5K/10K Run + Well-Being Expo and the need to unite to prepare each and every student for life. Check it out. Jennifer's segment begins at 22:15 and ends at 26:10. https://lnkd.in/dnk5ePG8

We are only a few more days away from the Well-Being Expo, held in conjunction with the Ringling Bridge 5K/10K Run. Join us this Sunday, April 28 to indulge in delectable offerings from food trucks, harmonize with uplifting tunes, and soak in inspiration for building resilience. This Expo is a celebration of holistic well-being and perseverance to support physical, emotional, and mental resiliency. Come along on this extraordinary journey towards a healthier, happier community! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e_pSnQqK #GetReady #GoFurther #RinglingBridge5K10K

There's still space for our May ACT & Digital SAT Prep workshop! Sign up today! EdFoundationSRQ.org/Events

Last Thursday, we celebrated the 2024 recipients of the STRIVE Awards at eight area high schools. We were honored to highlight the remarkable juniors and seniors who have overcome significant challenges to succeed. Thanks so much to everyone who was there to support these students and who made this celebration possible, and congratulations to all the STRIVE Award recipients! Sarasota County Schools https://lnkd.in/eB3xaPcY

The Ringling Bridge 5K/10K Run and Well-Being Expo supports student and teacher programming, helping students to get ready and go further. Click the link to register and join us this Sunday, April 28. https://lnkd.in/e_pSnQqK #GetReady #GoFurther #RinglingBridge5K10K

Next Sunday, April 28th the Ringling Bridge 5K/10K Run and Well-Being Expo will be underway. Starting at 7 am, join us at The Bay. Register at the link below. The run supports student and teacher programming, helping students to get ready and go further. https://lnkd.in/e_pSnQqK #GetReady #GoFurther #RinglingBridge5K10K

In the last of an eight-part series, read about STRIVE Award recipient Isabella Ferelli, Riverview High School senior, who has kept her goals front and center while navigating a number of obstacles. The STRIVE Awards celebrate remarkable high school juniors and seniors who have overcome challenges to succeed. Our thanks to the Herald-Tribune Media Group for featuring these moving stories. https://lnkd.in/eJ3ewKtY

In conjunction with the Ringling Bridge 5K/10K Run, please join us for the Well-Being Expo, which will bring together youth-serving, community, and education partners whose services help students and teachers thrive. You can find resources and relationships that will build resiliency and well-being. Enjoy food trucks and fun. Come out and visit us at The Bay: Civic Green Lawn / 801 N Tamiami Trail from 7 a.m. – noon on April 28. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e_pSnQqK #GetReady #GoFurther #RinglingBridge5K10K

Thomas Rowe, student at Suncoast Polytechnical High School and 2024 STRIVE Award recipient, didn't expect his life to be turned upside down last April. But his gratitude for his doctors, family, and friends shines through as he pursues his goals. Our thanks to the Herald-Tribune Media Group for the seventh in this eight-part series. https://lnkd.in/efHXFuBa