Newpoint used Bay County funds for Pensacola schools

The Panama City News Herald reports that Newpoint Education Partners violated Florida Department of Education rules. The Bay County School District’s staff found that 80…

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School enrollment is flat in Escambia County

Less than year after Escambia County voters approved an extension of the sales tax for public schools–and two weeks after he pre-filed for a third…

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Brevard School Board selects new superintendent

Most large school districts in Florida have an appointed school superintendents. Escambia County is the largest district that still elects its school leader. Yesterday, the…

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Newpoint teachers told to find lawyers

Yesterday, the Escambia County School Board held a workshop. A former Newpoint teacher attended and reported on the discussion to his fellow teachers. The email…

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District trails state averages on EOC assessments

The Florida Department of Education released the first set of standardized test results late Friday afternoon from the spring testing administration. Among the tests were…

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AFCEA Pensacola Chapter Awards Ten College Scholarships

Press Release: The AFCEA Blue Angels Pensacola Chapter has announced recipients of the 2015 STEM scholarship for graduating high school seniors. Funds for these scholarships…

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UWF announces gift honoring local musician Larry Butler

Press release: Yesterday, the University of West Florida announced a new fund in memory of Pensacola native and celebrated musician Larry Butler. Gifts made by…

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Women’s Civic Forum: Archaeologist author to speak on lost cemeteries as historic record and sacred space

Press Release: What happens when a real estate developer’s backhoe unexpectedly pulls up human remains? What is the responsibility of the living toward the resting…

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Newpoint board knew NEP was pulling out May 22, but kept news from teachers and district

Last night the 21st Century Academy of Pensacola board voted 4-0, with Tracy Adcock absent, not to appeal the notices of termination from the district…

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The mystery man behind Newpoint Education Partners

When you go to Newpoint Education Partners’ website, you will find under “Leadership Team” the names: Mr. David Stiles, Vice President, Operations and Development; Carla…

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Pensacola Speaks today – latest developments on Newpoint Education Partners

Is the charter school empire built by Marcus May about to collapse? There are definitely cracks showing on the walls. I will share on News…

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NC State Board of Education places hold on Newpoint charter schools

NC Policy Watch reports today that the North Carolina State Board of Education voted to temporarily put the brakes on allowing that Newpoint Education Partners…

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PS podcast: Bergosh on Newpoint scandal

Escambia School Board member Jeff Bergosh yesterday said on “Pensacola Speaks” that news that Newpoint Education Partners had fired its entire Pensacola Staff hit him…

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Newpoint fires teachers without getting final grades

Jeni Booker Senter was one of the teachers fired by Newpoint Education Partners yesterday. She taught English, Language Arts and Creative Writing at Newpoint Academy…

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Bergosh says school district will withhold $140K from Newpoint

On “Pensacola Speaks”, School Board member Jeff Bergosh said that Superintendent Malcolm Thomas plans to withhold Newpoint’s last check, which he estimated to be about…

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Pensacola Today topic: Newpoint cheating scandal

Escambia County School Board member Jeff Bergosh will come on the show to discuss the latest developments regarding the Newpoint charter schools. Pensacola Speaks airs on…

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What Newpoint told the teachers when they were fired

This is the written notice Newpoint Education Partners gave its teachers today: “As all of you know, despite all our best efforts to prevent this…

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Thomas pre-files for third term as school superintendent

The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office has notified the newspaper that School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has pre-filed for a third term. The last superintendent…

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Newpoint fires teachers

Newpoint Education Partners today fired its teachers at its three charter schools in Escambia County, including Five Flags Academy-the only school that still had a…

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Warrant gives details on Newpoint Pensacola cheating scandal

Inweekly obtained the Warrant Arrest Application for Christopher D. Fowler, the Newpoint Pensacola math teacher who was arrested on four counts of violating the state’s…

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