Category: Education

The third graders at Global Learning Academy fell further behind in reading. In all, 53 percent of the elementary schools had a drop in proficient…

The Florida Department of Education released today the FCAT 2.0 writing scores and the third-grade reading and math scores. In Escambia County, only about half…

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Dear Colleagues: I sincerely regret that my schedule did not allow for my attendance at the May 9 Faculty Senate meeting. I chair the Florida…

This letter was sent by UWF President Judy Bense to her faculty and staff: Dear Campus Community, I wish to extend my well wishes to…

WHAT: UWF President Judy Bense will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 30 to discuss the outcomes of the Florida Legislative session. WHEN:…

This Friday, the University of West Florida is hosting a Chinese delegation in celebration of the opening of the UWF Confucius Institute. The guests include…

Showcasing technical talents and leadership abilities, the best and the brightest of Florida SkillsUSA competitors will face off at the 2014 Florida SkillsUSA State Competition…

By Stephanie Carroll Carson, Florida News Connection In just four years, children of color are expected to outpace the number of white children in the…

Dr. James Johnson’s lecture scheduled at UWF on Monday, March 31 at 6 p.m. is cancelled. ​Details related to rescheduling will be released when they…

By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida An attempt to revive a sweeping expansion of the state’s de facto voucher system passed a House…

‘Positive Aging, Proactive Planning, Purposeful Living’ Date: Monday, March 17 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Gadsden Street United Methodist Church, 901 E. Gadsden…

Florida State University’s law school continues to move up in national rankings and is listed among the best graduate and professional programs in the United…

By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida A sweeping overhaul of the state’s de facto school-voucher system was approved Thursday by a House subcommittee…

The College of Charleston Board of Trustees has announced its three finalist to the 22nd president of the college. Among the finalist is Martha Saunders,…

University of West Florida Upcoming Events March 2-8 Meet the Director: ‘Age of Champions’ Special Screening Date: Monday, March 3 Time: 3 to 5 p.m….

Deirdre Macnabb, state president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, came on IN Your Head Radio yesterday to talks Speaker Will Weatherford’s proposal…

Yesterday Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas and County Commissioner Gene Valentino held a town hall meeting to reportedly come up with solutions to revive Warrington…

Inclusion Series Spotlight: Dr. Augusta Simon Date: Tuesday, Feb. 25 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Argonaut Athletic Club, UWF Field House Details: UWF alumna Dr. Augusta…

In an announcement likely to rewrite the book on early colonization of the New World, two researchers this past week said they have discovered the…