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arts&culture
The Patterson Foundation was instrumental
in the creation of EdExploreSRQ and it
is through their continuing partnership
and the support and collaboration of the
Community Foundation of Sarasota County,
Education Foundation of Sarasota County,
the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota
County and the Science and Environment
Council of Southwest Florida that the
project continues to flourish and make
an impact. The Sarasota County Schools
maintain and manage the EdExploreSRQ.
com website and the Community
Partnership Team. I serve as the point
person for management of the website and
Sue Meckler is the chair of our Community
Partnership Team.
What some of your favorite EdExplore
moments?
Since the Explorations listed on EdExplore
could all be described as Experiential
Learning, there are too many moments
to pick out just one! We have managed to
document many of these Explorations in
action and to see students gazing up at
the ceiling of the Riverview Planetarium or
sorting through sea life just caught on the
Carefree Learner boat helps me understand
why I am so proud of everything we’ve
accomplished through EdExploreSRQ.
In 2016, over 106,000 students were able
to participate in EdExplore Explorations
thanks to our foundational partners
and passionate partners. Through
EdExploreSRQ, students have seen plays
and ballets, visited museums and Patriot
Plaza, learned about the music of the
Civil Rights Movement, built a hovercraft
and much more. So, I guess my favorite
EdExplore moment is that moment when
I see learning come to life in their eyes and
know that educational spark has been lit.
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