Newpoint denies allegations, blames ‘disgruntled former employee’

Newpoint High School sent out a press release late this afternoon denying the allegations of grade tampering. The school said, “These allegations are baseless, unfounded…

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Deputy Superintendent Ross confirms Newpoint investigation, says it began two weeks ago

Escambia County Deputy Superintendent Norm Ross reported today that the district’s investigator – a former NCIS investigator – opened an investigation into Newpoint misconduct two…

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State Colleges No More?

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The battle over how far Florida colleges should be allowed to go in offering four-year degrees, once…

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State Attorney reviewing Newpoint High and Newpoint Academy

Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille told Inweekly this afternoon that the State Attorney’s Office has received information regarding the Pensacola Newpoint High School and Newpoint…

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PS Today: Jeff Bergosh will discuss Newpoint investigation

On Pensacola Speaks, School Board member Jeff Bergosh will be on the show to talk about the investigation into the allegations regarding grade fixing and…

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Newpoint High has been losing money. Its schools are being investigated in other areas (video)

According to its audited financial reports, Newpoint High School’s expenses exceeded its revenues by $59,994. It lost $81,223 last year. Newpoint High School received $704,338…

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Viewpoint: Each one, Reach One, Teach One — Building Our Future Leaders

By George Hawthorne, CEO, Diversity Program Advisors, Inc. Each one, Reach One, Teach One — Building Our Future Leaders CEO, Diversity Program Advisors, Inc. On…

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Bense contract extended

Today, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees voted to keep Dr. Judith Bense as the President of the University of West Florida until…

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University of West Florida Upcoming Events March 22-28

Here are the upcoming events at the University of West Florida. Title: UWF Artificial Intelligence Research Group presents Dr. Kenneth Ford Date: March 24 Time:…

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PS Podcast: Dr. Kerrigan explains importance of PATS Center

On Pensacola Speaks, I spoke with Dr. Pat Kerrigan, who served as the principal of Brown-Barge Middle School and the PATS Center until her retirement…

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PS Friday, March 20 edition: PATS, Pot and Posting Up

On Pensacola Speaks today, I will talk with Dr. Pat Kerrigan, who served as the principal of Brown-Barge Middle School and the PATS Center before…

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PS Podcast: Mollye Barrows talks about PATS Center cover up

On Pensacola Speaks, I spoke with Pensacola Today investigative report Mollye Barrows and parent Wendy Underhill on the cover up regarding the PATS Center. Barrows…

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