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The Cat in the Hat Tours North Florida for Early Literacy

The Cat in the Hat Tours North Florida for Early Literacy

by ChuckS | Mar 18, 2020 | Early Learning, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Joan Whitson, Early Learning Literacy Coordinator,  Early Learning Coalition of North Florida, Inc.  Email: jwhitson@elcnorthflorida.org   Phone: 904-342-2267   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLAY AND ST. JOHNS COUNTIES, Fla., March 20, 2020 –...
ATTENTION PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

ATTENTION PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

by ChuckS | Mar 17, 2020 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, VPK

(Please visit: https://elcnorthflorida.thepromall.com/covid-19-status-and-resources/ for additional information.) During this time of uncertainty we have expanded our daily cleaning and sanitation efforts to ensure a safe environment. We continue to monitor and follow...
Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards

Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards

by ChuckS | Feb 6, 2020 | Press Release

For Immediate Release January 24, 2020 Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards Naples, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran announced that the Florida Department of Education has completed the review...
Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills

by ChuckS | Feb 6, 2020 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

For Immediate Release January 24, 2020 Contact: Governor’s Press Office (850) 717-9282 Media@eog.myflorida.com First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills First Lady also announces new pilot programs for...
ELC of North Florida Announces 2019 Preschool Teacher of the Year

ELC of North Florida Announces 2019 Preschool Teacher of the Year

by ChuckS | Jan 27, 2020 | Early Learning, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Joan Whitson, Early Learning Literacy Coordinator,  Early Learning Coalition of North Florida, Inc.  Email: jwhitson@elcnorthflorida.org   Phone: 904-342-2267   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., January 28, 2020 –  Whether...
Free Books for Children at St. Augustine Day Care

Free Books for Children at St. Augustine Day Care

by ChuckS | Jun 19, 2019 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

PRESS RELEASE   Contact: Joan Whitson, Early Learning Literacy Coordinator, Early Learning Coalition of North Florida, Inc. Email: jwhitson@elcnorthflorida.org   Phone: 904-342-2267   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Image/Caption:  Members of both the Sertoma and...
‘Meet The Masters’ Program Brings Famous Art to Putnam Preschools

‘Meet The Masters’ Program Brings Famous Art to Putnam Preschools

by ChuckS | Mar 14, 2019 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

‘Meet The Masters’ Program Brings Famous Art to Putnam Preschools St. AUGUSTINE, Fla., March 15, 2019 – The famous artist Claude Monet is visiting preschool in Palatka this Spring. This is made possible by The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida’s (ELC)...
The Cat in the Hat is on the Loose in North Florida for Early Literacy

The Cat in the Hat is on the Loose in North Florida for Early Literacy

by ChuckS | Mar 14, 2019 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

MEDIA: PLEASE SEE IMAGE LINKS AND CAPTIONS BELOW RELEASE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR COUNTY The Cat in the Hat is on the Loose in North Florida for Early Literacy ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., March 14, 2019 –  Watch out! The Cat in the Hat is on the loose in North Florida...
Early Learning Coalition Needs Volunteer Readers for Clay County Reading Pals Program

Early Learning Coalition Needs Volunteer Readers for Clay County Reading Pals Program

by ChuckS | Nov 19, 2018 | Early Literacy, Press Release, Volunteers

Early Learning Coalition Needs Volunteer Readers for Clay County Reading Pals Program ORANGE PARK, Fla., November 20, 2018-  The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) is seeking new volunteer reading pals to continue growth for their Reading Pals program....
Early Learning Coalition of North Florida and Amazing Grace Crop Maze Host Literacy Event

Early Learning Coalition of North Florida and Amazing Grace Crop Maze Host Literacy Event

by ChuckS | Nov 19, 2018 | Early Learning, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Volunteers

    PRESS RELEASE Early Learning Coalition of North Florida and Amazing Grace Crop Maze Host Literacy Event GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla., November 19, 2018-  The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida (ELC) hosted their fourth early literacy Fall event at the...
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