The Board of Directors of the St. Johns County Education Foundation doing business as Investing in Kids (INK!) will host regular Board meetings on Wednesdays throughout the 2025-2026 school year. Board meetings will begin at 9:00 am on the dates listed below. 📅 2025-2026 INK! Board of Directors Meeting Schedule (Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM):…
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Thanks to a generous $7,981.15 grant from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), Investing in Kids (INK!) and the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) are expanding professional learning opportunities for local STEM educators. The funding is part of FPL’s EmPOWERing STEM Educators initiative, a statewide program focused on strengthening math and science instruction through…
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🎙️ Episode 15: Meet the new St. Johns County School District Superintendent, Dr. Brennan Asplen Leading the St. Johns County School District Into the Future We’re thrilled to share the latest episode of The INK! Podcast, where we sit down with Dr. Brennan Asplen, Superintendent of the St. Johns County School District. In this enlightening conversation,…
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Help Us Fill Our Classrooms For Back-to-School! As we gear up for a brand new school year, INK! is calling on our St. Johns County community to help us ensure that every student and teacher starts the year with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. The 2025–2026 School Supply Drive officially kicks…
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13 Seniors Graduate as the 25th Graduating Class of Take Stock in Children – St. Johns County We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Take Stock in Children – St. Johns County Class of 2025. This year marks a major milestone — the 25th graduating class from the Take Stock in Children…
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At Investing in Kids (INK!), we know that real change happens when communities and leaders come together to invest in education. Thanks to the ongoing support of the Florida State Legislature through the School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program, we’re able to stretch every dollar further. The School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program…
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The inaugural Tee Off Fore Education golf tournament, held on April 14, 2025, at The Golf Club at South Hampton, was a resounding success for Investing in Kids (INK!) and public education in St. Johns County. This exciting new event brought together local businesses, supporters, and volunteers for a day filled with friendly competition, networking,…
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April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month — a time dedicated to recognizing the incredible impact volunteers make in communities across the country. At INK!, we are honored to celebrate the dedicated individuals who give their time, talents, and hearts to support St. Johns County students and educators all year long. The Heart of INK!: Our…
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The Board of Directors of the St. Johns County Education Foundation doing business as Investing in Kids (INK!) will host a regular Board meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:30 am at the St. Johns County School District Main Offices, 1st Floor Conference Room, 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. April 2025 INK!…
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St. Johns County School District STEM Educator Justin Matthews secures one of twenty $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover Grants When R.J. Murray Middle School teacher Justin Matthews took on the school’s STEM program, he knew he would need to be creative in providing his students with the best experience and outcomes. Thanks to a $50,000 grant…
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