“The earlier the investment, the greater the return.” Once upon a time, our founders, Chuck and Margie Barancik, asked staff to research ways to address summer learning loss for students…
Barancik FoundationApril 19, 2022
COVID-19 has revealed the depths of Sarasota’s housing crisis — when you’re priced out of the market, where do you go? Sarasota County has not kept pace with the demand…
Barancik FoundationMarch 30, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an extraordinary toll on youth and families, amplifying stressful situations and exacerbating a variety of factors that can increase a youth’s likelihood of delinquent behavior.…
Barancik FoundationMarch 11, 2022
Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) programs have been sweeping the nation and its classrooms, but some teachers are finding that not all students embrace the idea. They have…
Barancik FoundationMarch 9, 2022
This article originally appeared in Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Our community stood firm for more than three years in support of a buffer zone to prevent commercial encroachment on the western edge…
Barancik FoundationMarch 4, 2022
Prizes play a big role in advancing scientific breakthroughs. However, many major awards honor well-established scientists who are usually in the least need of recognition and funding, squeezing out opportunities…
Barancik FoundationMarch 3, 2022
Once a part of science fiction, robots are now a major part of our daily lives—especially for students. Recently, Suncoast Polytechnical High School seniors Rafael Treminio, Armand Segui, Cannon Spencer…
Barancik FoundationMarch 1, 2022
Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation announces the election of Dr. Laura Kingsley to serve a three-year term on its Board of Directors. After a 35-year career with Sarasota County Schools,…
Barancik FoundationFebruary 28, 2022
Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation reinforces the organization’s focus on student success, family enrichment, and environmental stewardship. This is the largest grant cycle in the Foundation’s eight-year…
Barancik FoundationFebruary 14, 2022