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Lakeland dual-language school makes bilingual education more accessible
ABC Action News covers how a Lakeland school is expanding bilingual education opportunities for early learners in Polk County.
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Mi Escuela Montessori Celebrates Cinco De Mayo
LkldNow reports on Mi Escuela Montessori's Cinco De Mayo celebration, highlighting cultural education in Polk County early learning programs.
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Lake Wales Pre-School Teacher Helps Literacy Skills Soar with Poetry
Lake Wales News spotlights an early childhood educator using poetry to build literacy skills in preschool classrooms.
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Local author pens book for young kids to help build self-esteem
Bay News 9 features a local author who wrote a children's book designed to build self-esteem and confidence in young readers.
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Polk Teen Parent Program Helps Young Moms
ABC Action News covers the Teen Parent Program helping young mothers in Polk County stay in school and reach their graduation goals.
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Miss Lakeland Promotes Early Literacy
The Ledger profiles Miss Lakeland's initiative to promote childhood literacy as a community service platform.
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Early Learning Coalition Celebrates Literacy and Learning with Humana Book Donation
ELC Polk and Humana partner to donate books to First Steps Preschool students, celebrating literacy and early learning.
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Early Learning Coalition of Polk County Teaches Kindness
The Ledger reports on ELC Polk's classroom initiative encouraging kindness and social-emotional learning across Polk County programs.
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COVID Relief Grants Keep Polk County Providers Afloat
The Ledger examines how COVID-19 relief grants administered through ELC Polk helped child care programs in Polk County survive the pandemic.
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ELC of Polk Will Cover Childcare Expenses for Working Families
ELC Polk announces financial assistance to cover child care costs for working families, reported by The Daily Ridge.
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Voluntary Prekindergarten Applications Being Accepted
The Ledger announces VPK application season is open for Polk County families with 4-year-olds.
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Early Learning Coalition Teaching Children to Cope with Emotions with 'Calming Kits'
ABC Action News features ELC Polk's Calming Kits initiative, helping young children manage emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Early Learning Coalition Honors Pair of Local Families
ELC Polk recognizes outstanding families in Polk County for their commitment to early childhood education, as reported by The Winter Haven Sun.
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Nurse Family Partnership Aims to Develop Model Mothers in Polk County
Polk County Sun profiles ELC Polk's Nurse Family Partnership program, which pairs first-time mothers with registered nurses for home visits.
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Mulberry Day Care Encouraging STEAM Learning
The Ledger spotlights a Mulberry child care center integrating science, technology, engineering, art, and math into early childhood programs.
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Polk Heroes Reading Program Promotes Literacy
The Ledger covers ELC Polk's community literacy program featuring local heroes reading to young children across Polk County.
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