There are 5 article(s) tagged Michelle Childs:

• October 2026

  • Lakeland school district stands against possible open-enrollment legislation

    Lakeland school leaders are voicing their opposition to open enrollment and making sure district and city employees can still send their kids to the suburban system.

    By Michael Waddell October 07, 2026

• February 2025

  • With vouchers coming, Lakeland schools seek level playing field with private schools

    The Lakeland School System Board of Education has taken a stance on Gov. Lee’s voucher program, seeking equal standards for between public and private schools receiving the funds.

    By Michael Waddell February 05, 2025

• October 2021

  • Suburban parents consider vaccine options for children

    Some parents remain unsure about their children receiving the shot. But one family’s experience of living in Europe and seeing unvaccinated classmates contract chickenpox was a game-changer.

    By Michael Waddell October 12, 2021

• July 2021

  • Lakeland board approves options on two sites for new schools

    The sites are for future schools, looking 15 to 20 years down the road, Superintendent Ted Horrell said. 

    By Michael Waddell July 27, 2021

• September 2020

  • Burnett, Childs run unopposed for Lakeland school board seats

    Jeremy Burnett and Michelle Childs, who were appointed last year to the Lakeland Board of Education, are running unopposed in November.

    By Michael Waddell September 22, 2020