“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
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
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
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
There’s a reason everyone remembers their favorite teacher. Outside of family, teachers can have the greatest influence on a child’s academic performance, moral character, and future success. They can make…
Barancik FoundationFebruary 8, 2022
Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation creates workforce pipelines, supports health equity efforts, and boosts work to promote diversity, equity, and access through the arts. Increasing the Nursing…
Barancik FoundationNovember 15, 2021
There’s a reason everyone remembers their favorite teacher. Outside of family, teachers have the greatest influence on a child’s development and future success—they can make all the difference in the…
Barancik FoundationSeptember 29, 2021
A powerful, well-written essay can make all the difference in whether a student gets accepted into a college. Yet many students who hope to achieve their dream of a college…
Barancik FoundationJuly 13, 2021