As we reflect on 2025, one thing is clear: INK!’s impact is powered by community. Because of the generosity of our donors, partners, volunteers, and advocates, students and educators across St. Johns County public schools received the support they needed to thrive—academically, emotionally, and professionally. This year was marked by meaningful moments and measurable results—from…
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INK! acknowledges outstanding work of local teachers Every year, we recognize the dedicated teaching community with two prestigious awards: Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year. On Tuesday, December 16th, representatives of INK! surprised the five Teacher of the Year finalists in the classroom, sharing the exciting news and including students in…
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🎙️New Podcast Episode: Community First Credit Union & INK! Supporting Local Educators & Students We are excited to announce the release of the latest episode of the INK! podcast — now live! In this episode, we sit down with Missy Peters and Sabrina Papovitch from Community First Credit Union to explore their deep commitment to…
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Join Us for an Afternoon of Appreciation & Connection! INK! and Take Stock in Children St. Johns County invite you to our Mentor Mixer, a special event to celebrate our incredible mentors and welcome those interested in learning more about the life-changing impact of mentoring a student. This casual gathering is the perfect opportunity to:…
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Nearly 900 participants & $40K raised at the annual 5K hosted by INK! & Old Town Trolley Tours INK! and Old Town Trolley Tours® hosted the 9th Annual Jail Break 5K at The Old Jail on Saturday, October 25th. The race began at The Old Jail and ended in downtown Vilano Beach. The event raises…
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🎙️Ready to Learn: Why Early Literacy Matters A conversation with Dawn Sapp, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services In Episode 18 of the INK! Podcast, Dawn Sapp, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services, joins our hosts to dive deep into the vital topic of literacy and reading readiness. The discussion takes us beyond simply learning to read…
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The Board of Directors of the St. Johns County Education Foundation doing business as Investing in Kids (INK!) will host the October combined Executive & Finance Committee Meeting and regular Board meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Fullerwood Training Center, 10 Hildreth Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Meeting times and agenda items are outlined below.…
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🎙️ New Episode Alert: “Leading the Way: Superintendent Asplen Reflects on the Start of the School Year and What’s Ahead” We’re excited to share the latest episode of The INK! Podcast, where we sit down with Superintendent Asplen to look back on the start of this school year and discuss what’s coming next for St.…
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A Night of Connection, Conversation & Commitment to Public Education On Thursday, September 18, INK! hosted our inaugural Education Matters community dinner at Asado Life, and what a beautiful evening it was. Against the backdrop of waterfront dining and masterful outdoor grilling, we gathered with educators, community and business leaders, and public-education champions for an…
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$25,000 in classroom and schoolwide funding now available for St. Johns County educators. INK! (Investing in Kids) is excited to announce the return of the Champions for Children STEAM+ Grant Program, made possible through a generous partnership with Community First Cares Foundation. Together, we are providing $25,000 in grant funding to support innovative classroom and…
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