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It is time to plan on persisting

Aug 20, 2020

Thomas Williams - Education Foundation of Sarasota County Staff Member

Thomas Williams | PLANit Sarasota Director

Persistence, at its core, is a continued pursuit of the journey despite obstacles and challenges.

From an educational perspective, persistence is the student who overcomes odds to become the first in their family to attend college, then overcomes challenges of financial aid, housing and tough exams to stay the course and graduate.

In a year when students are facing a global pandemic, high unemployment and civil unrest, PLANit Sarasota is ramping up efforts to be accessible and present for students and with community partners.

The inclusion of PLANit Sarasota at LaunchPad4U, the Education Foundation of Sarasota County’s new community resource space designed with solutions that help students, teachers and parents, has come at a perfect time. Click to continue reading.