According to the press release from the Florida Department of Education, of Florida’s 2,547 graded elementary, middle and non-high-school combination public schools earning “A” through “F” grades this year: * 1,481 earned…
Category: Education
Most improved elementary schools take different paths
The most improved Escambia County elementary schools are Montclair, Weis and Oakcrest. Montclair jumped 155 points, primarily by huge increases in the percentages meeting high standards in math, writing and science —79…
Low performing Middle Schools slipping further behind
The three lowest performing middle schools in Escambia County are Bellview (447 pts), Warrington (450 pts) and Woodham (453 pts). All three are C schools but their total points have slipped below…
Escambia District returns to B status
The Florida Department of Education has issued its school grades and the Escambia District has returned B status. Last year the district had fallen to a C, after two consecutive B years….
More students can get out of failing schools
Gov. Rick Scott signed yesterday a bill into law that expands the Opportunity Scholarship program, which allows students to transfer to better-performing public schools. Under the old rules, parents could transfer their…
Unearthing Molino
A major archaeological dig is underway this summer in Molino. UWF students have found evidence of a 1700’s mission and even a 6,000 year old artifact have been uncovered, according to NorthEscambia.com….
Library of Congress Traveling Exhibit coming
Press Release: A special Library of Congress traveling exhibitionâmounted in a customized 18-wheel truckâwill visit Pensacola for two days during the July 4th weekend. âGateway to Knowledgeâ will be in Pensacola on…
Student drug testing to cost parents
The Escambia County School Board passed on first reading an amendment to its random student drug testing program which will begin in the fall for middle and high school students that participate…
Pensacola State gets downtown marker
Press Release: Pensacola State College invites the community to the unveiling of a Florida Heritage Site Historical Marker honoring the original home of the college. The ceremony is 9 a.m. June 30…
School Board to air thoughts on superintendent
Here is something that will never happen in Pensacola, but it should. The St. Pete Times reports that the Pinellas County School Board wants to talk publicly about frustrations with its superintendent’s…
FCAT Science scores a mixed bag
You have to love how the daily newspaper spins the FCAT scores of the Escambia Public School District, without any critical analysis. The paper ignores the reading and math, but hones in…
Early learning critical to reading improvement
I received this email from the head of the Early Learning Coalition: Rick, I believe the facts in your 6/2/11 Buzz article are correct. However, I think your perspective on the facts…