On Wednesday, May 3, Cox Communications hosted the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards in Escambia County, recognizing 54 students who have overcome extreme hardships in their lives. The Heroes were recognized…
Category: Education
Escambia Children’s Trust seeks input on mental health pilot programs
The Escambia Children’s Trust yesterday published a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and launched a public comment portal that will allow feedback on the draft. “May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and…
Breaking: Navy to reopen NAS Pensacola
The Navy is restoring seven-day access to NAS Pensacola beginning May 17. Ret. Admiral Kyle Cozad will be my guest on WCOA tomorrow at 7 a.m. to give the details.
Real News: Skateboards, Hot Glass and Hurricane Prep
Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses the excitement surrounding the Blake Doyle Community Skatepark and the importance of the Hollice T. Williams project. Bart Hudson previews Hot Glass Cold Brew: Caribbean Nights that will…
Podcast: What’s next for Warrington Middle?
On WCOA this morning, School Superintendent Tim Smith discussed the agreements that were approved on Monday and what’s next for Warrington Middle School. Smith said that he talked with the Florida Department…
WMS ball in Charter School USA’s court
Note: School Superintendent Tim Smith will be my guest on WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 7:35 a.m. tomorrow. By Tom St. Myer Fearful of a threat by the Department of…
Pensacola State creates new revenue streams by charging students
In June, Pensacola State College will ask its Board of Trustees to approve new fees to charge its students. Pensacola State College has proposed an increase to the Full Cost of Instruction…
School Board meets at noon on Warrington Middle
The Escambia County School Board will meet at noon today to try and hammer out an agreement with Charter Schools USA and its nonprofit foundation, Renaissance Charter School, Inc. Here are the…
State targets Leon County superintendent
Note: Pay attention to this. Escambia School Superintendent Tim Smith and the School Board might be targeted next. The DeSantis Administration is out to remove elected officials and others that don’t get…
Hill, Wyer given Ethics awards
The University of West Florida College of Business honored the 2023 Ethics in Business award recipients at the 21st Combined Rotary Luncheon on April 27, 2023, at the Pensacola Yacht Club. The…
Breaking: School District ponders giving Warrington Middle to Renaissance (update)
Update: Both Board chairman Paul Fetsko and Board member Kevin Adams called to clarify. Renaissance is the non-profit wing of Charter Schools USA. I will have more later on the today’s meeting….
Bear: School Board needs to sign WMS charter agreement
David Bear is tired of the Escambia County School Board’s delays in signing an agreement for Charter Schools USA to take over Warrington Middle School. He and ret. Capt. Tim Kinsella, former…