EDUCATION GUIDE
Public Schools, Private Schools, Homeschooling, Colleges and Schools in Lakeland + Polk County
Whether you’re looking for a local preschool or interested in going back to college, Lakeland Mom’s Education Guide has you covered. It includes information on Polk County public schools, private schools in Lakeland and Polk County, homeschooling, tutoring, and more.
Don’t miss our Childcare + Daycare Guide if you are looking for After School Care, Preschools, or Camps.
RECENT EDUCATION ARTICLES
Adventure is in the Air: Book an Interactive Field Trip with the Aerospace Center for Excellence
The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) can provide a day of hands-on adventure for students of all ages through their on-site and mobile field trips. Flight simulators, drone flying lessons, 3-D printing, rocket flying, science on a sphere, a portable planetarium, airplanes, and more are available for engaging STEM programming your students will love.
Polk County Schools: Research Your School Options – Magnet, Charter, IB, Academies, Performing Arts & More {plus 2023 Open Enrollment Dates}
Explore School Choice Options in Lakeland and Polk County. Get details on Magnet, Charter, IB, Academies, Performing Arts, & more, and find out when to apply.
Florida P-EBT Program Extended – Eligible Families to receive $391 per Student in Fall 2022
Florida’s P-EBT Program has been extended to cover Summer 2022. Eligible students who received free and reduced price lunch during the 2021-2022 School Year will receive $391 in Summer P-EBT benefits in Oct/Nov 2022.
Back-to-School Guide for Lakeland + Polk County
Find all the info you need to kick off a new school year! Back to school events, places to get free school supplies, the 2022-23 school calendar, details on tax free shopping, our favorite school gear, Stuff the Bus donation locations, and more.
Back-To-School Bashes and Free School Supplies in Lakeland + Polk County
In need of free school supplies? Or just looking to celebrate the new school year with a back to school bash? We’ve got a full list of back to school events and places to get free school supplies.
2022 Summer Reading Programs + FREE Reading Resources
Want to keep your kids reading and learning over the summer? Find a FREE summer reading program or online book subscription to get them excited to read!
6 Scholarship Programs that can help you pay for Private School, Reading Help, and Special Needs Services in Florida
Think you can’t afford private school? Think again. The State of Florida offers six scholarship programs that can help make private school possible for your family.
Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Week – July 25 – August 7, 2022
The Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is July 25 – August 7, 2022 and we’ve got all the details you need to know to save money on your back to school shopping! Save on clothing, shoes, uniforms, school supplies, computers, and more.
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Guide to Lakeland + Polk County
Check out our Guide to Lakeland + Polk County for more parenting resources and local information including Things to Do with Kids, Education, Childcare, Healthcare, Classes + Lessons, Youth Sports, Birthdays, and more.