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Mayor Bill Barnett Receives Shining Star Award; Greets Top Readers from Laurel Oak Elementary
Naples Mayor Bill Barnett received K is for Kids’ 7th Annual Shining Star Award recognizing his years of impassioned support for the teen-driven foundation.Read More…
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Two Students Recognized for their Achievements at Top Leaders Reception
Each year, K is for Kids’ top “student executives” are honored for their outstanding contributions to the foundation’s community outreach and success.Read More…
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Top Reader Book Awards: Students at Golden Gate Elementary Lead Lineup of Reading Leaders
Golden Gate Elementary School students were the first in Collier County to receive K is for Kids’ Top Reader Book Awards, leading a lineup of close to 1,300 young honorees this year.Read More…
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Winners Announced for K is for Kids’ 3rd Annual Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Competition
Gabriella Manuszak, a senior student at Barron Collier High School, won first place at the 3rd annual Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Competition.Read More…
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K is for Kids’ Top Reader Book Awards 2016: $15,000 to be distributed to Collier County students
K is for Kids is expanding its popular Top Reader Book Awards this year thanks to a grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.Read More…
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Students invited to enter K is for Kids’ 3rd Annual YES Comp: Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Competition!
Collier County high school juniors and seniors may enter K is for Kids’ 3rd Annual YES Comp. Three finalists will compete at the foundation’s Top Leaders Reception, Sat., April 30th.Read More…
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First video of K is for Kids’ From the Heart Teen Fashion Show 2016 is released by ITZ Media!
ITZ Media has released the first video of K is for Kids Teen Fashion Show! A big shout out goes to Chuck Ardezzone, owner and president, for his support.Read More…
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“Glitz, glam — and better readers” — Naples Daily News features K is for Kids Teen Fashion Show 2016
“The clothes were set. The stage was ready. The models looked fierce.” Evelyn Alcaraz and Kamilah Van, recent FGCU graduates, tell the story.Read More…
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Lely High School Breaks Record: Most Books Ever Donated by a Single School
Put your hands together for Lely High School for hosting the largest school-sponsored book drive. Our student leaders raise the bar even higher!Read More…
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Teen Fashion Show 2016: Glitz, Glam & Fashion for the Love of Reading
Kids of all ages will gather on Sat., Feb. 6th at Barron Collier High School for the 5th Annual K is for Kids Teen Fashion Show. Tickets will be on sale at the event.Read More…
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