<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Baldwin Education Coalition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baldwin Education Coalition supports students, educators, and public schools through resources, scholarships, partnerships, and community investment.]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:36:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.betterbaldwin.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Annual Report]]></title><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/2026-annual-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab14a20b85b920cf8943cc2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_f4a6eb7c4f964c60b3deeb81ddae0652~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Partners Help Palm Project Start the School Year Strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, businesses, organizations, churches and volunteers across Baldwin County came together to support Palm Project and help make sure students began the new school year with the essential items they need to succeed. The Baldwin County Education Coalition is grateful to Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate, Ascend Performance Materials, Baldwin EMC, Collins Aerospace, Krewe of Serendipity, Mingledorff’s and Fairhope St. James Episcopal for hosting supply drives and collecting school supplies,...]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/community-partners-help-palm-project-start-the-school-year-strong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab17054575df01f3c034b9c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_1bd456ae05d54f02946c8d51f1e45dce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[News From The Coalition - August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New School Year Is Underway In Baldwin County! ﻿The 2026–2027 school year is officially here, and classrooms across Baldwin County are once again filled with learning, connection, new opportunities, and big possibilities.

]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/news-from-the-coalition-august-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95a85a0125627071cf343d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:16:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_4be40d49cb8f44f09737175891796e5c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PenAir Credit Union Donates $10,799.86 to Support Baldwin County Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[PenAir Credit Union presented $10,799.86 to the Baldwin County Education Coalition through its ShareIT Accounts program, continuing its support of public education and students throughout Baldwin County. Through ShareIT, PenAir members help generate funds that are reinvested into local nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. This year’s contribution to the Coalition will support educational programs and initiatives that strengthen classrooms, support educators and create...]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/penair-credit-union-donates-10-799-86-to-support-baldwin-county-education</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab16ea9575df01f3c0347c4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_38b377a8aaa14ef2b28b63fa21ab6ece~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Bank Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to Support Palm Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Baldwin County Education Coalition in support of Palm Project, helping provide essential resources to students across Baldwin County Public Schools. Palm Project is a county-wide initiative that helps ensure every public school care closet is stocked with items students may need throughout the school year, including school supplies, hygiene products, clothing, individually packaged snacks and other basic necessities. The program...]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/united-bank-charitable-foundation-donates-5-000-to-support-palm-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab16da9a6d8d9eec932e2de</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_d72710628e124b358965ce054a1b7c46~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldwin EMC Supports Palm Project Through Launch Into Learning Supply Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baldwin EMC helped Baldwin County students prepare for the new school year by hosting its Launch Into Learning school supply drive over the summer in support of the Baldwin County Education Coalition’s Palm Project. Thanks to the generosity of Baldwin EMC employees, members and community supporters, donated school supplies were delivered to the Palm Project warehouse ahead of the start of the school year. Palm Project works with Baldwin County Public Schools to help ensure school care closets...]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/baldwin-emc-supports-palm-project-through-launch-into-learning-supply-drive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab16c978307a7553d25a065</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_e797b5171dc4485b81869eaf411ca292~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mingledorff’s Supports Baldwin County Students Through Palm Project Supply Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mingledorff’s helped Baldwin County students start the school year ready to learn by hosting a school supply drive benefiting the Baldwin County Education Coalition’s Palm Project. Through the generosity of Mingledorff’s and everyone who contributed to the drive, essential school supplies were collected to support students across Baldwin County Public Schools. Palm Project works to ensure students have access to the tangible resources they need to participate fully in the classroom and focus...]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/mingledorff-s-supports-baldwin-county-students-through-palm-project-supply-drive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab16b72a6d8d9eec932de00</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_1ea6591288eb46f5bb9033c412ea9c27~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRITC 2026: Learning, Innovating and Preparing for What’s Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baldwin County Public Schools and the Baldwin County Education Coalition once again brought educators together for the annual Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference (GRITC), held July 13–15 at Fairhope Middle School. More than 750 educators attended this year’s three-day conference, spending the week learning from one another, exploring emerging technology, discovering new teaching strategies, and gathering practical ideas they can take back to their classrooms when students return for...]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/gritc-2026-learning-innovating-and-preparing-for-what-s-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab15081a6d8d9eec932a9c2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_e418039c041a433dbfbc09f8044de155~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025-2026 Palm Project Annual Report]]></title><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/2025-2026-palm-project-annual-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab14b2ea6d8d9eec9329ee3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_33e133cc10bd43699f0a4495e7697afe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_904,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd Annual Charity Chukkers Polo Event Raises $46,400 for Palm Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Baldwin County Education Coalition hosted its 2nd Annual Charity Chukkers Polo Event on Saturday, May 2, at February Farm in Fairhope, raising $46,400 in support of Palm Project. Presented by Shirlee’s Kids Charitable Foundation, the event welcomed 194 attendees for an afternoon of polo, philanthropy, and community celebration. Guests enjoyed an exciting polo match, delicious lunch, tailgating, networking, raffles, giveaways, and a shared commitment to supporting students across Baldwin...]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/2nd-annual-charity-chukkers-polo-event-raises-46-400-for-palm-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab15435a6d8d9eec932b117</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_3df73292fa784773bf0ddb800cd14edc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldwin County Education Coalition Celebrates $81,000 in 2026 Scholarship Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Baldwin County Education Coalition joined Baldwin County Public Schools, community partners, families and supporters at Baldwin Preparatory Academy to celebrate the 2026 recipients of the Baldwin Proud Future Teacher Scholarship and JLS International Vocational Scholarship programs. For the first time, recipients from both scholarship programs were recognized together at one combined banquet, celebrating students preparing to become Baldwin County’s future educators as well as Career and...]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/baldwin-county-education-coalition-celebrates-81-000-in-2026-scholarship-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab1619ead2f1ebc932b80a0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_dacb1f3e13b949519c6520a6ea84ef1a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education Coalition and Baldwin County Public Schools Celebrate Teachers of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Baldwin County Education Coalition proudly hosted the 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year Banquet, bringing together educators, district leadership, elected officials, and community partners for an evening dedicated to honoring excellence in education. Held at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, the event celebrated the outstanding individuals who make a lasting impact in classrooms across Baldwin County. “The Teacher of the Year Banquet is one of the most meaningful nights of the year for our...]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/education-coalition-and-baldwin-county-public-schools-celebrate-teachers-of-the-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab158a1a9cd81127b5ff8a9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_71ec8e450c71404aa6360af39369951a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4th Annual Evening of Education Champions Celebrates Future Educators and Raises More Than $60k for Scholarship Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[FAIRHOPE, Ala. — On Friday, February 27, 2026, 300 guests gathered at The Venue in downtown Fairhope for the sold out 4th Annual Evening of Education Champions, raising $62,929 to support scholarships for future educators. Attendees enjoyed an evening of food, refreshments, live music, networking,…]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/4th-annual-evening-of-education-champions-celebrates-future-educators-and-raises-more-than-60k-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a074b233056b12881159300</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:55:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0cabf_8ddcb294b2974b9288fd01c8b21158c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Terry Burkle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[News From The Coalition - February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Evening of Education Champions returns, our newest Coalition Board Members, save the dates, and more!]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/news-from-the-coalition-february-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95aa7f738fc05073c606cd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:25:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_00adf7fc5cd34a03b0659b522f6b3f82~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Annual Report]]></title><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/2025-annual-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab148f5b5910d6d3f1fbd15</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d272ca_9c53d8bb093246a996d703458a64f726~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blue Leopard Agency</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRITC 2025: Investing in Educators and Inspiring Innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baldwin County Public Schools and the Baldwin County Education Coalition proudly hosted the 2025 Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference (GRITC) on July 21, 22, and 23, at Fairhope Middle school, welcoming educators from across Baldwin County, the state of Alabama, and the Gulf Coast Region….]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/gritc-2025-investing-in-educators-and-inspiring-innovation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a074b233056b128811592ff</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:43:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0cabf_072af06946f94dc584094211812b0ed0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Terry Burkle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[$10,000 in Scholarships Awarded by the JLS International Vocational Scholarship Endowment Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, May 8th, the Baldwin County Education Coalition proudly honored the 2025 recipients of the JLS International Vocational Scholarship at a special reception. This year, $10,000 in scholarships were awarded to 10 deserving students pursuing high-demand technical careers. This year’s scholarship recipients are: Baldwin Prep…]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/10-000-in-scholarships-awarded-by-the-jls-international-vocational-scholarship-endowment-fund</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a074b233056b12881159306</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 12:48:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0cabf_68b9e6a1bf8d4f48976507603e62dde7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Terry Burkle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldwin Proud Future Teacher Program Awards $58,000 in Scholarships]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 7th, the Baldwin County Education Coalition proudly presented the fifth annual Baldwin Proud Future Teacher Scholarships at a special ceremony held at Baldwin Preparatory Academy. Surrounded by family, educators, and community supporters, this year’s awards celebrated an inspiring group of future educators. A total…]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/baldwin-proud-future-teacher-program-awards-58-000-in-scholarships</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a074b233056b12881159303</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 12:53:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0cabf_bfb4f11e10904d0b92677991aaa80208~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_816,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Terry Burkle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inaugural Charity Chukkers Polo Event Raises Over $37,000 for Palm Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, May 4th, the Baldwin County Education Coalition hosted its first-ever Charity Chukkers Polo Event at February Farm &#38; the Polo Field in Silverhill, AL. Presented by the Shirlee’s Kids Charitable Foundation, the event hosted 230 attendees for an afternoon filled with high-energy polo matches,…]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/inaugural-charity-chukkers-polo-event-raises-over-37-000-for-palm-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a074b233056b12881159305</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 13:20:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0cabf_6e400ceb89cc4402a54682db8d0e2be7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Terry Burkle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldwin County Education Coalition Announces Inaugural Charity Chukkers Polo Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[FAIRHOPE, AL — The Baldwin County Education Coalition is proud to present the inaugural Charity Chukkers Polo Event, a one-of-a-kind afternoon of polo, philanthropy, and community impact. This exciting event will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at…]]></description><link>https://www.betterbaldwin.com/post/baldwin-county-education-coalition-announces-inaugural-charity-chukkers-polo-event</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a074b233056b12881159302</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:03:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0cabf_817fc364914943209e6d08e269f28127~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_551,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Terry Burkle</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>