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Polk State College pumps almost half-billion dollars into economy

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist
Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 1:10pm
Polk State College pumps almost half-billion dollars into economy

Winter Haven, Florida -- A study shows Polk State College acts as an economic engine worth almost half a billion dollars to the local economy.

Most of the $481.8 million impact comes from the increased money earned by students and alumni because of their advanced education, the study found.

Economic Modeling Specialists, Intl. -- or EMSI -- is the firm behind the study, which was commissioned to look at the entire Florida College System, according to this announcement of the results released by Polk State:

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Polk School District named among 'Best Communities for Music Education'

Submitted by Polk County Public Schools
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 7:36am
Polk School District named among 'Best Communities for Music Education'

Polk County, Florida-- The NAMM Foundation recently named the Polk County School District among the Best Communities for Music Education. The prestigious designation is given in recognition to school districts from around the country that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to providing top-quality music education for all students, particularly districts that have demonstrated exceptional efforts toward maintaining music education as part of the core curriculum provided in schools.

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Festival for children's literacy coming up

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, March 17th, 2013, 10:24am
Festival for children's literacy coming up

Lakeland, Florida -- Lakeland High’s Leadership Cadre will host its annual Naughty Children’s Reading Festival at Lake Bonny Park.

On Friday, April 5 at 800 U.S. 98 South in Lakeland, approximately 600 second graders are expected to show up for the event aimed at promoting literacy among students. The event is scheduled to start at 9 a.m.

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Students to compete in Polk Scholastic Chess Championship

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, March 9th, 2013, 9:56am
Students to compete in Polk Scholastic Chess Championship

Polk County, Florida-- In celebration of 25 years of competitive Polk County student chess tournaments, over 450 students from kindergarten to 12th grade will compete in the last and final Championship round of a five-game tournament on Saturday, March 16.  

The students will play other similarly skilled students, and then winners will be given trophies at 4 p.m. after the completion of play.

The championship event will take place at the Highland Park Church of the Nazarene in the Family Ministries Building:  4730 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL 33813. 

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Polk Public Schools seeking Hall of Fame nominations

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 6:27pm
Polk Public Schools seeking Hall of Fame nominations

Polk County, Florida-- Do you know someone who once attended a Polk County Public School, and has since made significant career contributions? If so, you're encourage to nominate them for induction into the Polk County Public Schools Hall of Fame!

According to the county, 103 members have been inducted since its inception in 1985, including last year's inductees, Sheriff Grady Judd, Dr. George E. Lees, Kathleen Parker and Michael Yon. 

Your nominee could be making a difference in a variety of professional areas including: 

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Crystal Lake Elementary School crossing to be removed

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 9:36am
Crystal Lake Elementary School crossing to be removed

Lakeland, Florida-- As of March 18, students at Crystal Lake Elementary School will no longer have a crossing guard at S. Crystal Lake Dr. and Hester Dr. Instead, they will be encouraged to cross with a school guard at S. Crystal Lake Dr. and Lowery Ave. 

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Elementary school staff members take Literacy Night to kids

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, March 3rd, 2013, 12:24pm
Elementary school staff members take Literacy Night to kids

Bartow, Florida -- For those students who have a hard time getting to school events, faculty and staff members at Spessard L. Holland Elementary took Literacy Night to the students.

Polk County Schools says Assistant Principal Tammy Cress came up with the idea as part of her intern program.

The night included fun activities that included storytelling featuring Principal Melody Butler and Bartow Public Library storyteller Linda Chancey who reads books to the kids as they snacked on pizza and cookies.

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