Polk State’s Elementary Education Program places first group of interns in Polk County Public Schools
Polk State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Program recently placed its first group of students for internships throughout Polk County Public Schools. These teacher candidates will start their culminating teaching experiences on August…
Education Program receives Active Learning Center Grant
Polk State College is one of 16 institutions in North America to receive a Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant, which will transform a classroom into a makerspace that enhances exploration and problem solving for…
Mom, Veteran & Bachelor’s Student Finds Her Path at Polk State
Brittiny Pearn always knew she wanted to be a teacher, and she is well on her way to being the next leader of a Polk County classroom. She was the first Bachelor of Science in…
School Bus Driver Plans Move To Classroom With Bachelor’s Degree
Toni Montoya gets on her Polk County Public Schools bus at 5:45 a.m. each weekday to begin the first of three routes, but when she drops her last students off at 8:30 a.m., Stambaugh Middle…
Spring Registration Opens
Open registration is underway at Polk State College for the spring semester, which begins January 5. Currently enrolled students may register through PASSPORT. They should also check PASSPORT for possible holds on their accounts that…
Senator Stargel Visits Polk State to Discuss College’s Needs
Senator Kelli Stargel visited Polk State College on Monday to meet with College leaders, strengthen collaboration, and discuss how she can best advocate for the institution. Stargel met with President Angela Garcia Falconetti, Provost Steve…
Polk State College Partners with Florida Southern College To Strengthen Education Workforce
Polk State College and Florida Southern College have established an articulation agreement that allows eligible Polk State graduates to seamlessly enroll in a Florida Southern School of Education master’s degree program. The agreement, signed last…
Polk State College Bachelor of Science in Education: After First Year, The Programs Are Off To A Great Start
This fall, Polk State launched the inaugural Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education degrees. The initiation of these programs were a direct result of the College working with Polk County Public…
Duke Energy Foundation Supports the Polk State College STEM Classroom Learning Lab
On Monday, March 27, the Polk State College Foundation recognized Duke Energy Foundation for their contribution of $20,000 for the Bachelors in Education Program STEM Classroom Learning Lab. Duke Energy is a committed College partner…
Polk State Collegiate High Schools: Informational Sessions To Be Held
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School and Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School will host informational sessions for current high school sophomores. The collegiate high schools serve juniors and seniors. Students fulfill high…