Category: Education
Podcast: Great deals available at the Big Winter Book Sale, Jan. 27-29
During the coldest days of winter, there’s still nothing better than snuggling up with a warm blanket and a good book. It’s a great time…
Read the African American Studies AP course material
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has rejected a proposed AP American American Studies course saying it violates Florida law. In tweets, Florida Education Commissioner Many Diaz…
Holocaust Remembrance at UWF
The University of West Florida will host a Holocaust Remembrance Event this Thursday, January 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall on the…
MESS Hall: Women in Science
The Pensacola MESS Hall will host a free, adult-oriented reception on February 16 at 5 PM to celebrate the installation of twelve posters of women…
UWF ranked again
The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the 2023 U.S. News and World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF…
‘One World, Many Voices’ tickets on sale
Pensacola, Fla. – JANUARY 2023 – Tickets are now available for “One World, Many Voices,” presented by the Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC) on Saturday, March…
Escambia continues book-removal process
By Jeremy Morrison The Escambia County School District continues to review books for objectionable content and removal. Most of the books on Escambia’s list have…
House proposes major voucher expansion
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Calling it a move toward “universal choice,” House Speaker Paul Renner on Thursday announced a…
UWF announces $250k gift to name undergraduate communication program
Pensacola, Fla. – The University of West Florida announced a $250,000 gift from Rhonda and Jerry Maygarden to the Maygarden Family Scholarship Endowment at the…
Podcast: Japanese New Year Celebration
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida (JAS) will usher in the “Year of the Rabbit” with its 29th annual Japanese New Year Celebration on Saturday,…
Progress reports to measure schools
A Senate panel on Tuesday reviewed some of the early results of a new “progress monitoring” system of student assessments in public schools. Lawmakers last…
Zip Codes, Pockets of Poverty, School Grades: Go where the need exists
Earlier this month, I recommended that Escambia Children’s Trust target the pockets of poverty for its funds. School Board member Kevin Adams shared on WCOA…
