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Annie Sullivan Joins LRC Board of Trustees

The Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc. welcomes new board member Annie Sullivan.   Sullivan brings both broad background knowledge of the people and communities of Polk County and the professional business experience of a Certified Public Accountant along with extensive civic participation with the Junior League of Greater Lakeland. Vice President and Controller […]

Winter Break Activities for Students of All Ages

School is out, and winter break is here! Don’t let boredom get you (or your child down) this holiday season. Check out these ideas for students of all ages and levels. Preschool: – Help bake cookies. – Build a fort. – Read your favorite book. – Write a letter to a friend. – Create a […]

LRC Students Received 1,384 Hours of Tutoring in November

In the month of November, Learning Resource Center students received 1,384 hours of tutoring, bringing the Year-To-Date Total to 4,534 hours (please note that the YTD total starts over in July). New and ongoing students tutored during the month of November equaled 342 students.     Thanks to all of our tutors and students for […]

Plan Ahead with LRC’s Schedule of 2016 Programs

The new year will soon be upon us! Take a look at the upcoming courses and dates we have planned for 2016, and get ahead by reserving your spot in attendance.   You’ll find One-to-One Tutoring in a variety of subjects, test preparation, study skills, and college success planning below. Join us in 2016 in […]

Celebrate the Season with a Full Month of Holiday Events

Are you looking for 2015 holiday events in Polk County this December? We’ve compiled a list of fun, holiday events throughout the county that the entire family can enjoy. Have your calendar ready to mark the events your interested in, and scroll through the list of events categorized by ongoing, library, city and county, college, […]

Make a Difference, and Help LRC Students On #GivingTuesday

We have joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide, and hope that you will too! #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday, Small Business […]

LRC Students Received 1,170 Hours of Tutoring in October

In the month of October, Learning Resource Center students received 1,170 hours of tutoring, bringing the Year-To-Date Total to 3,150 hours (please note that the YTD total starts over in July). New and ongoing students tutored during the month of October equaled 317 students.     Thanks to all of our tutors and students for […]

The Learning Resource Center is Looking for Love in February

LRC is excited for another fantastic fundraiser in 2016!   For over 40 years, the Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc., as a non-profit supplemental education agency, has addressed the academic needs throughout Polk County by providing one-to-one tutoring services to children and adults, small group instruction for remediation and enrichment, and the flexibility […]

Winter Haven PEP Center Seeks Volunteers to Assist Elementary Students

PEP needs you! The PEP after-school elementary program is a collaboration between the Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc. and the Public Education Partnership of Winter Haven, Inc. Currently, the after-school program is near student-enrollment capacity and is in need of volunteers to help at the center. This is a great opportunity for those […]

Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc. Announces 2015-2016 Board of Trustees

Join us in welcoming our 2015-2016 Board. Changes to the board include the new Executive Committee and Board Representatives as well as the addition of five Trustees.   Executive Committee President – Joyce Barclay Vice President – Dr. Sandy Hightower Treasurer – Raymond Norman, Jr. Secretary – Chrissanne Long Immediate Past President – Richard Pellegrini […]