{"id":38391,"date":"2021-09-13T07:57:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T11:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/?p=38391"},"modified":"2023-06-29T11:35:59","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T15:35:59","slug":"education-guide-lakeland-fl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/education-guide-lakeland-fl\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Guide: Lakeland + Polk County"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-0003049 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-0003049 .ugb-heading__title{font-size:40px !important;text-align:center}.ugb-0003049 .ugb-heading__top-line{background-color:var(--stk-global-color-25773,#0bb1a2) !important;width:200px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-bottom:8px !important}.ugb-0003049 .ugb-heading__bottom-line{background-color:var(--stk-global-color-25773,#0bb1a2) !important;width:200px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}.ugb-0003049 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-heading__top-line\"><\/div><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">EDUCATION GUIDE<\/h2><div class=\"ugb-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Public Schools, Private Schools, Homeschooling, Colleges and Schools in Lakeland + Polk County<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Whether you&#8217;re looking for a local preschool or interested in going back to college, Lakeland Mom&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Don&#8217;t miss our <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/childcare-daycare-guide-lakeland-fl\/\"><strong>Childcare + Daycare Guide<\/strong><\/a> if you are looking for <strong>After School Care, Preschools, or Camps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-global-color-44779-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong>EDUCATION + K-12 TOPICS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/polk-county-school-choice-options\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Private-School-Guide.jpg\" alt=\"Private School Guide\" class=\"wp-image-34735\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-9dfc939425754002aeb3a7355f34cc76\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/polk-county-school-choice-options\/\">PUBLIC SCHOOLS<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-2 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/private-schools\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Face-masks-not-required-Polk-County-Schools.jpg\" alt=\"Face masks not required Polk County Schools\" class=\"wp-image-48474\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-17fc09b034309eb140005e5657990d96\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/private-schools\/\">PRIVATE SCHOOLS<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/florida-scholarship-programs\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Private-School-Scholarships-in-Florida.jpg\" alt=\"Private School Scholarships in Florida\" class=\"wp-image-46088\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-dbbc553979037b61a5cd6106dbc27e90\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/florida-scholarship-programs\/\">PRIVATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/homeschool-resources\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lakeland-Homeschool-Guide.jpg\" alt=\"Lakeland Homeschool Guide\" class=\"wp-image-37712\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-e297dda116928b9354559032a0537938\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/homeschool-resources\/\">HOMESCHOOLING<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/teacher-appreciation-gift-ideas\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Teacher-Appreciation-Gifts.png\" alt=\"Teacher Appreciation Gifts\" class=\"wp-image-4991\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-3d2d67b402fad4f5030ff9d651e88196\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/teacher-appreciation-gift-ideas\/\">TEACHER APPRECIATION IDEAS<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-6 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/back-to-school-guide-polk-county\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Back-to-School-Events-Free-Supplies.jpg\" alt=\"Back to School Events Free Supplies (1)\" class=\"wp-image-35994\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-043068d9c12fe85270a805249b88da66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/back-to-school-guide-polk-county\/\">BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/polk-county-schools-calendar-2023-2024\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar-240x120.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-3a3b562a773703d2b81dd3a46173da3b\"><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/polk-county-schools-calendar-2023-2024\/\">2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/polk-county-schools-calendar-2023-2024\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar-240x120.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-f5ce94f9ff75a45240240ed0ba45f8db\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/polk-county-schools-calendar-2023-2024\/\">2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-9 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/polk-county-schools-calendar-2024-2025\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar-240x120.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-52a6470b304f36eecefa9abf2dc99453\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/polk-county-schools-calendar-2024-2025\/\">2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-46a8c7c ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><style>@media screen and 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src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Colleges-and-Technical-Schools-in-Lakeland-6.jpg\" alt=\"Colleges and Technical Schools in Lakeland (6)\" class=\"wp-image-19838\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-3cb7a21a03dac4108c71fcd3843ed9db\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/colleges-technical-schools-lakeland\/\">COLLEGES + CAREER SCHOOLS<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-11 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/finding-financial-aid-for-college-or-career-school\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/College-Financial-Aid-1.jpg\" alt=\"College Financial Aid\" class=\"wp-image-19881\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-9708de559009ecfec1a1052d63aafeb0\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/finding-financial-aid-for-college-or-career-school\/\">FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR COLLEGE<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-962b9fe ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-962b9fe.ugb-spacer{height:30px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-global-color-44779-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong>RECENT EDUCATION ARTICLES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-blog-posts ugb-blog-posts ugb-aec9ca5 ugb-blog-posts--v2 ugb-blog-posts--design-list ugb-blog-posts--columns-1 ugb-main-block\" data-load-items=\"\" data-id=\"ugb-aec9ca5\"><style>.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__featured-image{border-radius:4px !important;margin-bottom:12px !important}.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__category a{color:var(--stk-global-color-25773,#0bb1a2) !important}.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__category a:hover{opacity:0.8}.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__category{font-size:12px !important;font-weight:bold !important;margin-bottom:4px !important}.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__title a{color:var(--stk-global-color-44779,#083a59) !important}.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__title a:hover{opacity:0.8}.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__title{margin-bottom:4px !important}.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__excerpt,.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__excerpt p{font-size:16px !important;line-height:1.7em !important;color:var(--stk-global-color-44779,#083a59) !important}.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__excerpt{margin-bottom:4px !important}.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__meta{font-size:12px !important;font-weight:bold !important;color:var(--stk-global-color-25773,#0bb1a2) !important;margin-bottom:4px !important}.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__load-more-button .ugb-button{background-color:var(--stk-global-color-25773,#0bb1a2)}.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__load-more-button .ugb-button .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-aec9ca5 .ugb-blog-posts__load-more-button .ugb-button svg:not(.ugb-custom-icon){color:#ffffff !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><article class=\"ugb-blog-posts__item\"><figure class=\"ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/florida-back-school-sales-tax-holiday\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2024-Back-to-School-Sales-Tax-Free-Weekend-Florida.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Florida FL Tax Free Week 2022\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__content\"><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/education\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/freebies-deals\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Freebies + Deals + Giveaways<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/seasonal\/summer-fun\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Summer Fun<\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"ugb-blog-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/florida-back-school-sales-tax-holiday\/\">Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Weeks: July 29 &#8211; August 11, 2024<\/a><\/h3><aside class=\"entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta\"><time datetime=\"2024-04-29T14:30:17-04:00\">April 29, 2024<\/time><\/aside><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__excerpt\"><p>The Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is July 29 &#8211; August 11, 2024 and we&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ugb-blog-posts__item\"><figure class=\"ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/teacher-appreciation-gift-ideas\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Teacher-Appreciation-Week-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Teacher Appreciation Week (2)\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__content\"><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/education\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/motherhood-parenting\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Motherhood + Parenting<\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"ugb-blog-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/teacher-appreciation-gift-ideas\/\">15+ Teacher Appreciation Ideas &#8211; Teacher Gifts and Free Ways to Say THANK YOU<\/a><\/h3><aside class=\"entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta\"><time datetime=\"2024-04-19T11:21:22-04:00\">April 19, 2024<\/time><\/aside><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__excerpt\"><p>Say THANK YOU during Teacher Appreciation Week with this great list of gifts teachers will love. Includes FREE ways to thank a teacher, plus a list of do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts when it comes to giving gifts and showing teachers how much you appreciate them!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ugb-blog-posts__item\"><figure class=\"ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/polk-county-schools-calendar-2024-2025\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florida-Polk-County-School-Calendar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__content\"><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/education\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"ugb-blog-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/polk-county-schools-calendar-2024-2025\/\">Polk County Schools Calendar for 2024-2025: Public, Private, + Charter Schools<\/a><\/h3><aside class=\"entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta\"><time datetime=\"2024-02-14T12:28:35-05:00\">February 14, 2024<\/time><\/aside><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__excerpt\"><p>The tentative Polk County School Calendar for the 2024-25 school year has been approved 18 months in advance. Get dates for the first day of school, last day of school, Christmas Break, Spring Break, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ugb-blog-posts__item\"><figure class=\"ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/back-to-school-bash-free-school-supplies\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Back-to-School-Events-Free-School-Supplies-Lakeland-Polk-County-FL.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Back to School Events Free School Supplies Lakeland Polk County FL\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__content\"><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/education\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/freebies-deals\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Freebies + Deals + Giveaways<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/seasonal\/summer-fun\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Summer Fun<\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"ugb-blog-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/back-to-school-bash-free-school-supplies\/\">Back-To-School Bashes and Free School Supplies in Lakeland + Polk County<\/a><\/h3><aside class=\"entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta\"><time datetime=\"2023-07-06T12:10:35-04:00\">July 6, 2023<\/time><\/aside><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__excerpt\"><p>In need of free school supplies? Or just looking to celebrate the new school year with a back to school bash? We&#8217;ve got a full list of back to school events and places to get free school supplies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ugb-blog-posts__item\"><figure class=\"ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/back-to-school-guide-polk-county\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Back-to-School-Guide-Lakeland-Polk-County-FL.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Back to School Guide Lakeland Polk County FL\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__content\"><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/education\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/seasonal\/summer-fun\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Summer Fun<\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"ugb-blog-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/back-to-school-guide-polk-county\/\">Back-to-School Guide for Lakeland + Polk County<\/a><\/h3><aside class=\"entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta\"><time datetime=\"2023-07-06T12:08:38-04:00\">July 6, 2023<\/time><\/aside><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__excerpt\"><p>Find all the info you need to kick off a new school year! Back to school events, places to get free school supplies, the 2023-24 school calendar, details on tax free shopping, our favorite school gear, Stuff the Bus donation locations,  and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ugb-blog-posts__item\"><figure class=\"ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/summer-reading-programs\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Summer-Reading.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Summer Reading\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__content\"><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/seasonal\/summer-fun\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Summer Fun<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/education\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/things-to-do\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Things to Do<\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"ugb-blog-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/summer-reading-programs\/\">2023 Summer Reading Programs + FREE Books and Reading Resources<\/a><\/h3><aside class=\"entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta\"><time datetime=\"2023-05-19T17:31:18-04:00\">May 19, 2023<\/time><\/aside><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__excerpt\"><p>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!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ugb-blog-posts__item\"><figure class=\"ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/online-summer-camps\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Online-Summer-Camps.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Online Summer Camps\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__content\"><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/education\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/camps\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Camps<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/seasonal\/summer-fun\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Summer Fun<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/things-to-do\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Things to Do<\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"ugb-blog-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/online-summer-camps\/\">20+ Free Online Summer Camps + DIY Activities for Kids<\/a><\/h3><aside class=\"entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta\"><time datetime=\"2023-05-10T19:55:47-04:00\">May 10, 2023<\/time><\/aside><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__excerpt\"><p>Free Online Summer Camps are a great resource if you&#8217;re looking for DIY projects to keep kids engaged and learning all summer long. Check out these free websites that provide guided instructions for hands-on activities, coding, art projects, maker projects, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ugb-blog-posts__item\"><figure class=\"ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/last-day-of-school-ideas\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Happy-Last-Day-of-School-Ideas.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Celebrate the Last Day of School (2)\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__content\"><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/seasonal\/summer-fun\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Summer Fun<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/education\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"ugb-blog-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/last-day-of-school-ideas\/\">15+ Fun Ways to Celebrate the Last Day of School<\/a><\/h3><aside class=\"entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta\"><time datetime=\"2023-05-10T09:00:29-04:00\">May 10, 2023<\/time><\/aside><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__excerpt\"><p>The end of the school year is near and it is time to celebrate! Reaching the finish line on the school year definitely calls for a celebration for kids, parents, and teachers, and we&#8217;ve got a list of fun last day of school activities and things to do.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><div class=\"ugb-button-container ugb-blog-posts__load-more-button\"><a class=\"ugb-button ugb-button--size-normal\" href=\"#0\" rel=\"\" title=\"\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"ugb-button--inner\">Load More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-global-color-32182-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\">EDUCATION DIRECTORY<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"drts-platform-render-6631636917791-1\" class=\"drts drts-main\"><div class=\"drts-view-entities-container drts-view-entities-container-masonry\" 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