New Born Learning Trail Opens Beachside in Vero Beach United Way of Indian River County, in partnership with Communications International and the City of Vero Beach, unveiled a New Born Learning Trail at Jaycee Park, offering families an interactive educational experience. This trail, the 7th in Indian River County, is designed to engage parents, grandparents, [...]
Dyer Difference Award honors history, heritage, and the many ways we learn At Baron Academy for differently-abled learners, the philosophy of Norwegian-American clinical psychologist and professor Ole Ivar Lovaas is very clear, “If they can’t learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn.” And while the statement seems so simple to anyone [...]
Indian River State College launches Private Sector Institute for workforce development Indian River State College introduces the Private Sector Institute, a comprehensive workforce development initiative offering customized training solutions for Treasure Coast employers. The Institute provides specialized training across the following areas: Safety and security protocols Professional leadership development Technical skills advancement Industry-specific certifications Programs [...]
“How Secure is Our National Security?” 2025 Rappaport Speaker Series begins on Feb. 13 Whether it’s wildfires or a hurricane threatening to take down the power grid or a crippling cyber-attack by a bad action from a foreign country, our national security is under constant threat. Juliette Kayyem, a national leader in homeland security [...]
MC Teacher of the Year named The Education Foundation of Martin County named winners of its Teacher of the Year program. Vanessa Molina-Council of Citrus Grove Elementary School took top honors and was named the 2024-2025 Martin County Teacher of the Year. She will go on to represent Martin County in the state competition to [...]
VBMA offers Winter Term art classes Artists at all levels are welcome to enroll in VBMA winter workshops and classes. Ten- and five-week courses begin on January 6. A second session of five-week courses begins on February 10. Winter term features a variety of two- and three-day intensive workshops in ceramics, photography, expressive drawing, and [...]
UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center Open House - free to the community Alan Wright with citrus in a greenhouse at Indian River Research and Education Center. Photo taken 07-09-19. On Saturday, December 7- visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories--watch your kids [...]
From piggy bank to family banking: BofA launches new solution to help parents raise financially savvy kids Only 47% of college students feel financially prepared for the “real world” Bank of America recently announced a new solution to help parents support their children as they begin their financial journeys. SafeBalance Banking® for Family Banking is a bank [...]
UF/IFAS hosts Treasure Coast Agri-Science & Fall Fest On Saturday, Oct. 19-- buy native plants, embark on a garden tour, or visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories-or watch your kids enjoy a scavenger hunt and petting zoo. Add the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural [...]
Van Duzer awarded for Read to Succeed Local business owner Scott Van Duzer was recently recognized for his community service and dedication to the children of St. Lucie County. Van Duzer, the owner of Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce, was one of three businesses selected from across the state of Florida to receive the [...]