Category: Education
High Noon for WMS
The Escambia County School Board meets today at 11:30 a.m. to discuss its response to Charter School USA’s changes in the agreements regarding the operation…
Path to Prosperity
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida yesterday announced that 10 local high school mentees will receive college scholarships thanks to the Path to Prosperity…
Pensacola State College explains closure of campus daycare
This morning, I opened the blog with a post about the pending daycare crisis – Daily Outtakes. I noted that Pensacola State College is closing…
Daily Outtakes: Next Big Crisis
Pensacola will be hit this summer with several childcare and early development programs either being discontinued or cutting back due to a lack of qualified…
Teacher unions sue, asserting retaliation
Teacher unions have quickly filed a constitutional challenge against the new restrictions signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, asserting retaliation and violation of their…
Daily Outtakes: Do we have the will to tackle homelessness?
Our community yesterday received a huge download from Dr. Joe Savage of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness on the new federal strategy to reduce…
Charter USA wants changes, creating an uncertain future for WMS
Warrington Middle remains in limbo Charter Schools USA wants changes to the school board’s approved agreements regarding the company’s takeover of Warrington Middle School. Why…
Homelessness, Children t/b discussed today
Homelessness We will have two opportunities to hear about the federal government’s “All In” strategy to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2025. Why this matters:…
Real News: Input sought on beach parking, mental health
This morning, Commissioner Robert Bender and ECT executive Tammy Greer made appeals for public input on two significant issues. Why this matters – Part 1:…
Daily Outtakes – Brownsville, Intermission, WMS
Operation Brownsville Gets Into New Gear Though the much-mention calendar on the ECSO has had no additions since April 24, Escambia County is stepping up…
Cox recognizes Inspirational Student Heroes in Escambia County
On Wednesday, May 3, Cox Communications hosted the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards in Escambia County, recognizing 54 students who have overcome extreme hardships…
Escambia Children’s Trust seeks input on mental health pilot programs
The Escambia Children’s Trust yesterday published a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and launched a public comment portal that will allow feedback on the draft….
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