Category: Education
Breaking News: Seminole Booster Club official accused of misusing over half a million dollars
Seminole Boosters Chief Executive Officer and President Andy Miller announced today that Sanford Lovingood, comptroller at Seminole Boosters, has been terminated after allegedly misappropriating what…
Webinar: Hot Tech Tools for Today’s Classrooms
The WSRE Educational Services Department invites all teachers (K-12 and college) to register for the free webinar, Hot Tech Tools for Today’s Classrooms, which will…
EHS player will get an expedited hearing process
The parents of Terek Miller, one of the Escambia High football players declared ineligible by the Florida High School Athletic Association, will get an expedited…
Saunders promoted at UWF to oversee academics and operations
In response to the recent “No Confidence” vote by the faculty senate, UWF President Dr. Judy Bense has appointed Martha Saunders the Provost and Executive…
Malcolm Thomas objects to EHS player having an expedited hearing
The parents of Terik Miller, one of the Escambia High football players declared ineligible for this season, have requested an expedited hearing on his eligibility….
Pensacola State faculty negotiations also at impasse
PSC Press Release: Pensacola State College and the Pensacola State College faculty association (PSCFA) bargaining team did not reach an agreement today on the proposed…
State of UWF: Bense calls for unity
University of West Florida President Judy Bense presented the 2014 State of the University address on Wednesday in which called on the faculty, staff and…
Viewpoint: FSU president search a farce
By Diane Roberts, Context Florida And in Florida State University news: the Heisman-winning quarterback is a clueless brat with a million-dollar arm and a five-cent…
School District implements new process for athletes on transfers, promises to investigate all allegations
Press Release: In order to improve the student athlete transfer process, the Escambia County School District (ECSD) is implementing plans to review procedures for high…
Thrasher advances to final step in FSU presidential search
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Powerful state Sen. John Thrasher, a St. Augustine Republican who serves as chairman of Gov. Rick Scott’s…
Escambia High student places football future in hands of Judge Ross Goodman
At 4:30 pm yesterday in the Courtroom 405, Judge Ross Goodman heard lawyers argue whether the court should intervene in the eligibility case of Escambia…
FDOE drops test for K-2
A test given to young elementary school students will not be used this year, according to the Florida Department of Education. The agency said the…
Coach Spears fired, but that is not all the story
Superintendent Malcolm Thomas refused to listen to the pleas and requests of his school board and an overflow crowd of Escambia High students, teachers and…
Hearing for suspended EHS football player set for Wednesday
School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and his attorneys will be in the courtroom of Judge Ross Goodman for an evidentiary hearing on Case No. 2014-CA-001741, Cynthia…
School District asked to let EHS football player on the field
Terik Miller is a senior football player that transferred to play at Escambia High. He has been suspended by the school district from playing as…
Ensley Elementary Helping Pets a Penny At A Time
Ensley Elementary School is a week into this year’s Pennies for Pets fund raiser. It encourages students, staff, parents and the community to bring in…
UWF creates University College to enhance student success, support and professional readiness
The University of West Florida recently launched University College to enhance the effectiveness of student support services by streamlining programs into one comprehensive unit. The…
Finally a teacher refuses to give standardize test
The Gainesville Sun reports today that Susan Bowles, Alachua County kindergarten teacher with 26 years of education experience, has taken a stand against what she…
UWF hosts third annual ‘No Cheat’ week, Sept 8-12
‘As Argonauts, we act with integrity. We do not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do.’ – UWF Honor Code The Office of Student…
Escambia High: Coach says students interrogated without parents’ consent
On WRNE 980 this morning, Escambia High Head Football Coach Willie Spears said that his students were interrogated by District investigators without the knowledge or…
