Category: Education
Santa Rosa Teacher Receives ‘Invested in Excellence’ Award
Holley-Navarre Intermediate School teacher Kayla Stanford received the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations’ “Invested in Excellence” Award last night at Florida Department of Education’s Teacher…
Daily Outtakes: Why ever consider RedBalloon?
The idea that Moscow, Idaho-based RedBalloon would even be considered to do the University of West Florida’s presidential search bothers me. Background: RedBalloon is a…
Understanding Warrington Prep’s Appeal
I caught up with Dr. Eddie Ruiz, the Florida superintendent for Charter Schools USA, which operates Warrington Preparatory Academy. Charter Schools USA, is challenging its…
Daily Outtakes: Why is Adam Kissel still a UWF Trustee?
Heritage Foundation senior fellow and West Virginia resident Adam Kissel continues to serve on the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, despite his belief…
UWF President Diaz Outlines “Big Bold” Goals
The University of West Florida’s new interim president, Manny Diaz Jr., addressed the university community and local media this morning in his first official press…
Celebrating Success: Escambia County’s Summer Youth Employment
This Friday, July 18, the Escambia County Commission celebrates the nearly 200 young people who dedicated their summer to gaining valuable work experience through Escambia…
Escambia School Board ‘Privilege’ Appeal Rejected
A federal appeals court dismissed Escambia County School Board’s attempt to prevent board members from testifying in a lawsuit over book removals from school libraries,…
Daily Outtakes: Warrington Prep may get a C grade
Former Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. shared during a visit to Inweekly offices yesterday that he believes Warrington Preparatory Academy may win its appeal…
Epic Radio Show Leads to UWF Football @Maritime Park
It was epic radio. On April 1, 2008, I pranked UWF by announcing on my radio show that UWF would be getting a football team….
Florida’s Childcare Crisis: A $18 Billion Economic Challenge
New data from Florida TaxWatch reveals that Mayor D.C. Reeves’ childcare initiative is urgently needed, given the staggering economic impact of Florida’s childcare crisis. Florida’s…
Daily Outtakes: RedBalloon, Tallahassee’s Pick for UWF Job Search
Sources in Tallahassee have shared that University of West Florida Trustee Chair Rebecca Matthews has been directed to hire a Moscow, Idaho company, RedBalloon, to…
UWF Adds Civil Engineering Program
The University of West Florida’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering is launching a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree this fall. The…
Buzz: $4.6M Frozen + Mystery Buyers: Stories Media Missed
Two statements made at public meetings went under the radar for most of the media last week Mental Health Funds Frozen At the Escambia Children’s…
Daily Outtakes: Children’s Trust, County Settle Dispute
Before last night’s meeting of the Escambia County Commission, the Escambia Children’s Trust had five votes to approve an exemption request and interlocal agreement that…
Podcast: Appointed vs. Elected Superintendent
As Escambia County prepares for what could be its seventh or eighth referendum on whether to elect or appoint its school superintendent, Walker Wilson is…
Trust Board Meeting Focuses on ECPS Academic Improvements
Last night, the Escambia County Children’s Trust board meeting reviewed academic progress across Escambia County Public School District (ECPS), with data showing improvements in multiple…
Daily Outtakes: Mayor Seeks Childcare Consensus
At his press conference on Tuesday, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves shared his excitement for what could be a pivotal meeting to address the city’s childcare…
Escambia High Schools quadrupled B grades
Escambia County went from one “B” high school to four, adding Pensacola High, Washington High and Tate. 2025 2024 WEST FLORIDA HIGH /TECHNICAL A A…
Escambia Middle School improve, except for Warrington Prep
Escambia has two new “A” schools—Ransom Middle and Beulah Academy, and three new “B” schools—Ernest Ward, Jim Bailey and Beulah Middle. Ferry Pass dropped from…
Elementary School Grades: More B’s and D’s
Escambia County Public Schools saw its “B” elementary schools increase from eight last year to 10 this year. Navy Point and Global Learning Academy dropped…
