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Information about the Collier County School District, located in Naples, Florida.
Despite high pay, superintendents come and go
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
Being superintendent is a tough job. Despite good salaries and plenty of perks, a recent study found that the average urban superintendent nationwide stays on the job only about three years — which educators say isn’t enough time to enact meaningful, long-lasting reform. Full story »
Lee school buses could become moving billboards, revenue producers
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
Lee County School District officials might soon consider shaking their fleet of big, yellow money-makers. If an idea of Lee County School Board Chairwoman Jeanne Dozier comes to fruition, the district would become the first in Florida to display advertisements on the outside or inside of its school buses. Full story »
School Page: Higher education briefs for Oct. 12, 2008
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
School Page: Collier education briefs for October 12, 2008
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Finnish choir to perform at Pine Ridge Middle School in N. Naples
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
A choral group from Finland will perform Monday at Pine Ridge Middle School in North Naples. Full story »
Reality Journey of drunk-driving crash expected to be eye-opener for area students
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
Taking a tour of a simulated drunk-driving crash could be a real eye-opener for area students. Reality Journey, a re-enactment of an underage drinking party that leads to a fatal drunk-driving crash, is being held for its seventh year in Collier County. Full story »
PAC stumps for Collier School District referendum
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
By all accounts, Becky Newell should not be helping the Collier County School District. Superintendent Dennis Thompson made cuts to exceptional student education (ESE) programs last year, of which Newell’s son benefited as a student with Down’s Syndrome. Full story »
Dance celebration to be held at Golden Gate Middle School
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Golden Gate Middle School will host a special “Schools that Rock” dance celebration involving all 290 students in Sharon Hardman’s physical education classes. The students will hit the floor from 2:10 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday in the school’s cafeteria, 2701 48th Terrance SW, Golden Gate. Full story »
Mother Perry to be featured on Education Channel
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Collier County’s patron mother, Annie “Mother” Perry, died Monday at 98. Mother Perry was featured on an hour-long special television program produced in early 2002 by the Education Channel, cable 20. Full story »
FGCU incoming freshmen struggle to decide on majors
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Every child in America at some time gets asked, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” Many “grown-up” first-year students at Florida Gulf Coast University are still wrestling with that question. At 17 or 18, they do not know what profession to take after college, much less what major subject to study. Full story »
FGCU’s Pegnetter to retire
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
One of Florida Gulf Coast University’s founding leaders is retiring. Richard Pegnetter, founding dean of the Lutgert College of Business and the university’s interim president in 2007, will leave his post in September but remain with the university as an advisor to President Wilson Bradshaw. Full story »
FGCU appoints new director of Community Outreach
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Florida Gulf Coast University appointed Isaac Brundage to the position of director of Community Outreach in the Division of Administrative Services effective August 1. Full story »
Collier superintendent to answer questions Monday on "Open Mic"
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Collier County Public Schools Superintendent Dennis Thompson will answer questions from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Monday during this month’s live "Open Mic" TV call-in show. Full story »
Additional National Merit students announced
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
The 2009 National Merit Scholarship Commended Students were recently announced. The Collier County School District is proud to announce four additional commended students: Mark Ferraiuolo, Nancy Flewelling, Jeff Marvel and Ariel Westervelt, all students from Naples High School. Full story »
Collier superintendent to host meeting tonight at East Naples Middle School
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
East Naples Middle School's School Advisory Council will host a meeting with Superintendent Dennis Thompson at 6 p.m. tonight in the school's multi-purpose room, 4100 Estey Ave. Full story »
Love it, hate it, think the state should wait? Governor Charlie Crist has been getting an earful about the plan to lease Alligator Alley. Now's your turn. Tell the Governor how you feel! »
- Interactive map of coyote incidents from Estero down to Marco Island
- Surveillance camera video of coyote attack in East Naples
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Since March 6, coyotes have been fingered in a string of attacks against dogs, cats and goats in Lee and Collier counties. Coyotes have killed three small dogs, injured three others, and caused a man who came into contact with the coyote’s saliva and a woman who was bitten by one to have rabies shots.
Tim Aten and Brad Kane attempt to answer the burning questions about Southwest Florida that bother residents to no end. Get the answers » Got questions burning a hole in your keyboard? E-mail specific queries with your name and city of residence to intheknow (at) naplesnews.com.
It’s with great pleasure that we introduce Swimsuit 2008, our third annual swimwear edition. We take pride in the fact that all models involved are from right here in our community. This is where they live, work and play. Check it out! »
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- Education Channel Special: "Vote 2008" -- 10/13/08 at airing on on The Education Channel, Comcast Cable 20
- Pine Ridge Government Complex Groundbreaking -- 10/13/08 at 15650 Pine Ridge Road in South Fort Myers
- Exhibit: "3 Women of Merit: Part 2" -- 10/13/08 at The von Liebig Art Center
- East Naples United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch -- 10/13/08 at East Naples United Methodist Church
- FGCU Founder's Cup Golf Tournament -- 10/13/08 at Mediterra
- Makeover Monday at Blu Sushi -- 10/13/08 at Blu Sushi - Fort Myers
