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Superintendent announces UFLI phonics grant, new principal at Wauchula Elementary and program updates
Summary
Superintendent Bennett highlighted a University of Florida (UFLI) phonics grant worth roughly $100,000 in training and materials, announced Christie Bellflower as principal at Wauchula Elementary, and previewed plans for expanded literacy supports, sixth-grade teaming and additional CTE offerings.
Superintendent Bennett gave a multi-part update at the June 9 Hardee County School Board meeting, announcing new instructional partnerships, staffing updates and upcoming programming changes for the 2025–26 school year.
Bennett said the district was awarded a grant through the University of Florida for the UFLI phonics program. The superintendent said the grant is valued at approximately $2,000 per participant (amounting to a sum she characterized as more than $100,000 to the district), and will include free…
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