Category: Education
Parents Question Baxter’s Access to A.K. Suter and Echo Life Church
He was a constant presence at a Pensacola school. Now he’s charged, and PPD can’t find his polygraph. Parents want answers. See the details.
Library Governance Meets Today, First Time Since April
After six months of canceled meetings, the library board meets today. The agenda skips what will be board’s role in picking the next library director?
Bergosh says Holocaust Novel Returning to Escambia Classrooms
Clay County admits it wrongly listed a Holocaust novel. Bergosh says Escambia is putting it back, but will it also review the other 255 banned books?
Escambia School Board Pulls 256 Books Without Discussion, Including a Holocaust Novel Taught Under State Law
Escambia schools pulled 256 books with no discussion, including a Holocaust novel taught under Florida law. A teacher pleaded. A plumber pushed back.
Education Commission Mack’s Memo Snares ‘Harriet the Spy’
Florida’s education chief warns school districts: pull risky library books before parents find them, or risk state funds. Escambia is named in the memo.
Escambia County School Board to Vote on Removing 256 More Books
Escambia County schools may pull 256 books tonight, and a federal court just ruled board members must testify on why. Read more at ricksblog.biz
SAZAC Meeting Moved to Oct. 27
Lincoln Park Elementary rose from an F to a B, yet it’s still on the closure list. Who decides where 202 kids go next? SAZAC meets Oct. 27.
PragerU-Sponsored “Freedom Trucks” Tour Rolls Onto UWF Campus
A PragerU-sponsored mobile museum rolls onto UWF’s campus Oct. 20-22. Historians have criticized the group. Defenders praise it. Here’s the full story.
Buzz: Former Mayor Escorted Off Pensacola State College
Ex-Mayor Grover Robinson was escorted off Pensacola State College’s campus by police. He did nothing to deserve it. Stay tuned for more details on ricksblog.biz.
Angry Parents, Teachers Upset DeSantis Presser in Milton
DeSantis came to Milton for applause. Parents asked about Henry Mack’s reported FHP threat to the Santa Rosa superintendent. His answer: “That is in the past.”
BTW: ECPS Schools and Offices to Remain Closed through Friday
Pensacola, FL – Escambia County Public Schools (ECPS) campuses and offices will remain closed through Friday, October 16, as district personnel and contractors are actively…
Source: Education Commissioner Bullied Santa Rosa Superintendent Over School Reopening
Source: Mack told Santa Rosa’s superintendent he’d have FHP break down school doors if needed. Full story at ricksblog.biz
Parent Begs Escambia School District to Put Kids’ Safety First
Parent to Escambia schools: Learn from Santa Rosa. Don’t reopen until power, water and safety are restored. A school calendar isn’t worth a human life.
DeSantis, Department of Education Order Public School to Open Oct. 14
Schools open Oct. 14 by state order. In Santa Rosa, 16 of 37 still have no power. Escambia is still counting damage. Will DeSantis guarantee the kids’ safety?
UWF Kicks Students Out of Dorms at 6 p.m. today
UWF gave dorm students under 24 hours to evacuate. After Sally in 2020, they got food and water. Shelter opens 8 am, Friday. Where do they sleep tonight, Manny?
Socktober Returns to West Pensacola Elementary
Socks are the most requested item at shelters. Socktober’s goal is 3,500 pairs, and for the first time, local veterans will get them too. Learn how to help.
Dennis Says School Closure Decision “Has Not Been Made Yet”
Is the Lincoln Park and Warrington closure final? Dennis says no. Commissioner May says ‘You can’t close your way out of this crisis.’ Here’s what going on.
The Case for Lincoln Park Elementary
Lincoln Park Elementary is #3 in gains for struggling students. The district still plans to close it and may bus them to lower-ranked schools. Why?
School Panel Chairman: We Were Told What to Close
Escambia school officials already chose to close Warrington and Lincoln Park. The committee only gets to decide where the students go. Who decided, and when?
Pensacola Banker Appointed To PSC Board
On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Johnnie Wright to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees. Press Release: Wright is the Regional…
