Building Strong Readers: Inside INK!’s Five Learning Years (FLY) Program Learning to read is one of the most important milestones in a child’s education—and when students receive the right support early, it can change the trajectory of their learning. In the newest episode of The INK! Podcast, hosts Ian MacDonald and Jim Wheeler sit down…
The Board of Directors of the St. Johns County Education Foundation doing business as Investing in Kids (INK!) will host the September combined Executive & Finance Committee Meeting and regular Board meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Fullerwood Training Center, 10 Hildreth Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Meeting times and agenda items are outlined below.…
🎙️ Back to School with Dr. Brennan Asplen: A Look at the 2026–2027 School Year A new school year brings new opportunities, new challenges, and plenty to talk about; and who better to give us an inside look than St. Johns County School District Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen? In Episode 24 of The INK! Podcast:…
Partnership helps St. Johns County public school teachers bring innovative classroom projects to life INK! is excited to once again partner with Beaver Toyota St. Augustine to provide $25,000 in matching funds for eligible St. Johns County public school classroom projects through DonorsChoose. The 2026 matching campaign launched today, giving local teachers an opportunity to…
🎙️ New Episode of The INK! Podcast: How Mentors Change Lives Sometimes, one caring adult can make all the difference in a young person’s life. In the newest episode of The INK! Podcast, Episode 23: How Mentors Change Lives, hosts Ian MacDonald and Jim Wheeler explore the powerful role mentors play in helping students build…
The Board of Directors of the St. Johns County Education Foundation doing business as Investing in Kids (INK!) will host Board meetings and Committee meetings throughout the 2026-2027 school year. The public is welcome to attend INK! Board and Committee meetings to learn more about the programs, services, and resources INK! provides to St. Johns County…
🎙️ New Episode of The INK! Podcast: A Year of Impact Across St. Johns County Schools The newest episode of The INK! Podcast is now live! Join hosts Ian MacDonald and Jim Wheeler as they look back on an extraordinary year of impact, innovation, and community support across St. Johns County Schools. From celebrating another…
Director of Educator Programs Help educators thrive. Help students succeed. Investing in Kids (INK!), the St. Johns County Education Foundation, is seeking a passionate, organized, and collaborative leader to serve as our Director of Educator Programs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who believes that when educators have the resources, recognition, and support they…
Honoring Jodi Stevens Douglas’s Legacy of Student Health and Nutrition INK! is honored to announce the establishment of the Jodi S. Douglas, SJCSD Assistant Director of Food & Nutrition Services, Memorial Scholarship, created to celebrate the life, compassion, and extraordinary service of longtime St. Johns County School District Food & Nutrition Services leader, Jodi Stephens…
INK!’s Tools 4 Schools initiative collects school supplies for teachers and students July 13 + Aug. 29 INK! kicked off its annual summer fundraiser on June 1 to help fill The Bailey Group Tools 4 Schools Supply Depot. While collection bins have been placed throughout St. Johns County, the community is invited to join INK!…