County commissioner, schools launch "Model Manatee" civics program for upper‑grade students
Manatee County Commissioner Amanda Ballard and county staff presented "Model Manatee," a partnership with the school district to offer hands‑on civics education for 11th–12th graders, with applications opening Aug. 10 and a mock county commission planned as the capstone.
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Commissioner Amanda Ballard of Manatee County introduced Model Manatee as a county–school district partnership designed to give 11th and 12th grade students a practical, hands‑on civics education. "Model Manatee is going to be a truly fantastic, partnership and local practical civics education program for 11th and 12th grade students here in Manatee County," Ballard said during the board meeting.
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