Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis tried to debunk what he called the “false narrative that the state of Florida bans books,” but he also asked state lawmakers to help curb the number…
Category: Education
Real News 2/19/24
Last Saturday, UWF honored the women’s basketball that won the 2014 Gulf South Conference championship. Coach Stephanie Yelton has the details. Listen to the podcast. The global spotlight will shine on Pensacola…
House passes new, special teaching certificate
Last week, the Florida House passed HB 1285, which included allowing a “classical education teaching certificate.” The certificates will be awarded solely on the request of the classical school – of which…
Free Elementary Swim and Dive Program
The Aquatic Center at Booker T. Washington High School will host a free Elementary Swim and Dive Program this spring. Included will be a free orientation to basic water safety, an introduction…
Pensacola MESS Hall to host Pi Day Pie Tasting event
The Pensacola MESS Hall is hosting an irrational celebration on March 14, Pi Day. Attendees will sample pies, both pizza and dessert, from restaurants and bakeries from around the area, including J’s…
Daily Outtakes: ‘Corridors of Concern’
Escambia County Public Schools has begun identifying the academic outcomes, such as reading and math scores, with their school attendance zones to reveal “corridors of concerns.” The”corridors of concerns” came up near…
Real News 2/14/24
The rest of today’s interviews: University of West Florida Volleyball Coach Melissa Wolter discusses the importance of getting girls involved in sports. The Pensacola Opera is bringing John Holiday to Pensacola this…
Daily Outtakes: Trust meets today
The Escambia Children’s Trust meets at 9 a.m. today in the Escambia County Commission chambers. This will be the first meeting for the new executive director, Lindsey Cannon, who reported to work…
Coach Yelton: Girls in Sports
We talked with UWF Women’s Basketball Coach Stephanie Yelton about her team’s last two games against nationally ranked Union and Christian Brothers as they prepare for the Gulf South Conference tournament. We…
Daily Outtakes: Teacher Pay Compression
By Tom St. Myer In our Feb. 8 issue, we examine the six-month stalemate between the Santa Rosa School District and the Santa Rosa Professional Educators – a $1.3 million gap between…
Cassi McGee, Escambia Teacher of the Year
Press Release: The Escambia County Public Schools has announced its 2025 ECPS Teacher of the Year, Cassi McGee. Ms. McGee has been an employee of the District since 2005, when she began…
Cox employees buy glasses for kids
Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $7,000 in grants to local non-profits, through Cox Charities Community Investment Grants. The program provides employee funded grants of up to $5,000 to support…