Education
Engage Estero serves as a voice for the citizens of greater Estero on safety and transportation priorities and issues. We advocate for related solutions to Village, County, and State Government organizations.
Our Mission:
To serve as the voice of the residents of greater Estero to improve the quality of educational programs and facilities. We seek opportunities, offer solutions, challenge threats, and communicate reliable and accurate information to leaders and residents to make informed decisions and encourage community engagement on education issues.
Education Campaigns…
Currently we’re working across 4 major Campaigns to ensure that residents of all ages throughout the Village of Estero and Greater Estero are both informed on the state of education in Estero as well as working towards bettering Estero’s education efforts, for both primary school and college.
Lee County Schools
Student Retention
Education Ambassadors
Economic Literacy
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Junior Achievement
2-5-8 Educate
Volunteer Recruitment and Training
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FGCU - Institute for Entrepreneurship
Business Development
Economic Expansion
Graduate Retention
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Estero Education Articles
Check back often for news, information, and articles written by Engage Estero about everything related to education in the Village of Estero and the Greater Estero Area. We’re committed to providing up-to-date news and information on everything education and have even partnered with Lee County Schools to provide you information years-ahead on what’s happening in our city.
Clayton Simmons, Principal at Estero High School, named Lee County Principal of the year.
The School District of Lee County proudly congratulates Clayton Simmons, Principal at Estero High School, for being selected Lee County Principal of the year, and nominated for Florida Principal of the Year Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins says, “Clayton led Estero to a...
Junior Achievement: Nick Batos
Check out this video where Councilman Nick Batos...
Five Stars: Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Earns Top Honor from National Organization
Over the past couple years, the ECCL's Education Outreach Council has partnered with Junior Achievement to recruit and coordinate volunteers, raise funds, and gather sponsors for the programs they offer in our schools. This year, JA won national recognition for the...
Junior Achievement Program Featured on ABC-7 News
The Estero Education Initiative, supported by the ECCL, The Village of Estero and other local agencies, has been a driving force behind Junior Achievement's 2-5-8 Graduate program, which places local volunteers in Estero schools with the goal of improving student...
Feature: Excellence in Education
The Village of Estero and Lee County Schools create gold star collaboration Embracing the philosophy that education is the passport to the future, the Village of Estero, the ECCL Education Outreach Council, and the Lee County School District have joined together to...
“2 – 5 – 8 – Graduate” Inside the Classroom
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, Inc. ECCL Education Outreach Council presents Estero-area Program “2 – 5 – 8 – Graduate” Welcome Invitation - Please Attend Inside the Classroom 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Thursday, November 15 Chamber Room (1st Floor) Village of Estero...
Feature: A is for Achievement
Village and ECCL team up with Lee Schools, launching an inspiring JA program Key stakeholders in the Village of Estero are proving that building a strong community begins with educating and empowering its youngest citizens. Scores of volunteers are rallying around a...
Entrepreneurship Volunteers
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has established an “Institute of Entrepreneurship (IFE)” that offers an Interdisciplinary Degree. The IFE’s purpose is to provide students from all disciplines and veterans the opportunity to create new products and services. IFE’s...
Call for Volunteers – Lee County Schools
he Village of Estero and Lee County Schools leadership signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing to assuring that our students are well-prepared to enter the workforce, and to encourage the “best and brightest” to keep their talents in Southwest Florida....
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