Category: Education
Escambia County third reading performance rises above state average for first time
Congratulations to the parents, teachers and volunteers who worked hard to improve reading performance in our area. The Florida Department of Education has released the…
State college presidents ask Scott to veto education budget [podcast]
Dr. Ed Meadows, president of Pensacola State College, believes the education budget passed by the Florida Legislature increases funding for the elite universities on the…
PSC Meadows disappointed in funding cut
By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State colleges were dismayed by a legislative session that resulted in a major funding increase for state…
Escambia County Council of PTA announces 2017 Awards
The Escambia County Council of Parent and Teacher Association (ECCPTA) held their annual awards ceremony at Heritage Hall in Pensacola on May 12. The gathering…
Washington High Drama helps Workman Middle music students
Tonight at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Booker T. Washington High School the curtains will go up revealing a show about neighbors helping neighbors….
Florida Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala coming to Pensacola on Friday
Florida Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala, who is rumored to be a potential candidate for governor next year, will address Panhandle Tiger Bay Club on…
RBI Pensacola hosts Double-Goal Coaching Workshop in June
RBI Pensacola is sponsoring a workshop for coaches of all sports in June. This interactive workshop, presented by the Positive Coaching Alliance, begins by defining…
Pensacola Punks screening on Friday, May 19 [trailer]
The public is invited to a free screening of Pensacola Punks Friday, May 19 during Gallery Night at the Voices of Pensacola. The film will…
41,623 special edition library cards issued to Escambia students
West Florida Public Libraries and the Escambia County School District are teaming up to ensure every student in Escambia County will receive a special edition…
Educators sound alarm on education funding
By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY Florida lawmakers are considering a cut in funding per public school student, known as the Basic Student Allocation, by about $25.97…
Pay attention Achieve Escambia: Texas school finds more recesses reduce ADD issues [video]
Eagle Mountain Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas has figured out how to increase concentration for learning. The principal and faculty were willing to buck the…
UF Athletic Director speaks to Gator Club, May 8
On Monday, May 8, starting at 5 p.m. in Seville Quarter’s Phineas Phoggs Room, located at 130 E. Government Street, the Northwest Florida Gator Club…
