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Rising Reader Book Awards – K is for Kids Honors Students in 31 Schools
Students from 31 Collier County Public Schools were honored this spring with Rising Reader Book Awards 2017, ending another record year for K is for Kids’ Readers and Leaders program.Read More…
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Karen Clawson: Students share a close up look at the “ordinary mom” who created K is for Kids
Nedgie Paul, a junior at Florida State University, and other students share an intimate look at Karen Clawson, the “ordinary mom” who created K is for Kids Foundation.Read More…
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Tagged Alexis Martin, Ali Martin, Amy Teran, Ana Chang, Aracely Aguilera, Beth Lindenmeyer, Bree Gelin, Brigitte Papica, Carol Tague, children's books, children's literacy, Civic Engagement, Community Building, community service, Darice Pollard, Erin Clawson, Gabriella Manuszak, Hadrien Roy, John Maloney, Jose Chang, Karen Clawson, Kelly Wilson, Lauren Beaber, Lisa Edwards, literacy, Marina Moussa, Mario Chang, Rachelle Cavero, Rising Readers, Sara Saintil, youth development, youth empowerment, youth leadership
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BCSN Wins K is for Kids’ 4th Annual YES Comp!
Noah Mulholland and Vishvak Venkatesan, both juniors at Barron Collier High School, won first place at the 4th Annual Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Competition 2017.Read More…
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Tagged Aracely Aguilera, Barron Collier High School, Denise DeGemmis, Ed Larsen, Gary Indianer, Hakeem Durity, Jaiden Crane, Justin Ray, Karen Clawson, Kelly Wilson, Kenneth Excellent, Noah Mulholland, Vishvak Venkatesan, YES Comp, Young Entrepreneur, Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Competition
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4th Annual K is for Kids Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Competition will be held May 6th
High school juniors and seniors have just two days left to submit their business plans to enter the 4th Annual YES Comp. The deadline to enter is midnight, Sat. April 29th.Read More…
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Students Release Favorite Photographs from the Teen Fashion Show 2017
K is for Kids’ Teen Fashion Show is months in the making as its young organizers oversee a team of students to plan all aspects of the show, including photography, Read More…
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Tagged Aditii Makwana, Amy Teran, Andrew Carless, Annalise Rierkerk, Aracely Aguilera, Armand Procacci, Barron Collier High School, Berekia Gelin, Comcast, Emma Desrocher, Francesca's, Gulf Coast Charter Academy, Gulf Coast High School, Jaedyn Procacci, Jaryn Pellant, Jose Chang, Justin Damiano, Karla Serrano, Kendall Roy, Laurel Oak Elementary School, Lely High School, Lilly Pulitzer, Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Lu Lu Belle, Lux Boutique, Men's Wearhouse, Ooh La La!, Osceola Elementary School, Paul Mitchell The School, PGA Tour Superstore, Rachelle Cavero, Rouze, Sara Saintil, Serena Truong, Simply Natural, Thana Productions, Udene's Bridal Boutique
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K is for Kids “From the Heart” Teen Fashion Show A Success!
Students come together to create an exciting evening of fashion and entertainment at the 6th Annual K is for Kids Teen Fashion Show.Read More…
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6th Annual K is for Kids From the Heart Teen Fashion Show 2017: Students Set for Business and Entertainment!
Teen organizers are set for business as 75 student models of all ages are primed and ready for the 6th Annual K is for Kids From the Heart Teen Fashion Show 2017! Read More…
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Share the Joy & Wealth of Reading with Children in Need – Support Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive for K is for Kids
Share the joy and wealth of reading with Collier County children in need by supporting Barnes & Noble’s 9th Annual Holiday Book Drive benefiting K is for Kids.Read More…
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9th Annual K is for Kids Book Fair & Book Drive to be held Sat. Nov 12 at Barnes & Noble, Waterside Shops
Local student leaders are launching their first literacy event for the fun’raising season, so parents, get ready to load up the kids for LOTS of free family fun on SAT. NOV. 12th!Read More…
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Tagged Barnes & Noble book fair, Books, Bring a Book Bring a Friend, children's book authors, children's books, children's literacy, EW Foundation, K is for Kids, literacy, Loretta Neff, reading, Rising Readers, Walt Timoney, youth development, youth leadership
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Student Leaders 2016-17 Announced; Meet with Mayor Bill Barnett
K is for Kids announced seven student leaders who will be fueling its mission this school year. The teens represent four local Collier County Public Schools.Read More…
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