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Cape Youth Council survey shows need or more mental health services
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (851+ words) A survey conducted by the Cape Coral Youth Council shows that more needs to be done for mental health in schools. Cape Coral City Councilmember Jennifer Nelson-Lastra, liaison for the youth council, said mental health is not a new topic…...
Students protesting ICE activity may face repercussions
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (1395+ words) The Lee County School Board and district superintendent on Tuesday addressed last week's student walkout in protest of U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions Lee County School Board Chair Armor Persons said students at 17 schools took part with four deemed a…...
Cape Coral Municipal Charter School Foundation names 12 Lighthouse Award finalists
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1762+ words) Twelve teachers among the four Oasis Charter Schools have been selected as Lighthouse Awards finalists. Finalists include Alexandra Redecker, Stephanie Lockhart and Jane Curasco from Oasis Elementary School; Christina Placke, Tiffany Brown and Susan Taylor from Oasis Elementary South; Christine…...
School district raises grad rate, still lags behind state numbers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (291+ words) Although the Lee County School District raised its 2025 graduation rate by 4%, it is still behind state level numbers. The state average raised by 2.5%, taking them to 92.2%, which is the highest graduate rate in Florida's history. " Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said…...
Better Together, Christ Community Church to host community job fair Jan. 15
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (163+ words) Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, is partnering with Christ Community Church to host a community job fair for Fort Myers residents on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m." The Jan. 15 job fair will take place at Christ Community…...