Category: Education
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….
Breaking: Navy to reopen NAS Pensacola
The Navy is restoring seven-day access to NAS Pensacola beginning May 17. Ret. Admiral Kyle Cozad will be my guest on WCOA tomorrow at 7…
Real News: Skateboards, Hot Glass and Hurricane Prep
Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses the excitement surrounding the Blake Doyle Community Skatepark and the importance of the Hollice T. Williams project. Bart Hudson previews Hot…
Podcast: What’s next for Warrington Middle?
On WCOA this morning, School Superintendent Tim Smith discussed the agreements that were approved on Monday and what’s next for Warrington Middle School. Smith said…
WMS ball in Charter School USA’s court
Note: School Superintendent Tim Smith will be my guest on WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” at 7:35 a.m. tomorrow. By Tom St. Myer Fearful…
Pensacola State creates new revenue streams by charging students
In June, Pensacola State College will ask its Board of Trustees to approve new fees to charge its students. Pensacola State College has proposed an…
School Board meets at noon on Warrington Middle
The Escambia County School Board will meet at noon today to try and hammer out an agreement with Charter Schools USA and its nonprofit foundation,…
State targets Leon County superintendent
Note: Pay attention to this. Escambia School Superintendent Tim Smith and the School Board might be targeted next. The DeSantis Administration is out to remove…
Hill, Wyer given Ethics awards
The University of West Florida College of Business honored the 2023 Ethics in Business award recipients at the 21st Combined Rotary Luncheon on April 27,…
Breaking: School District ponders giving Warrington Middle to Renaissance (update)
Update: Both Board chairman Paul Fetsko and Board member Kevin Adams called to clarify. Renaissance is the non-profit wing of Charter Schools USA. I will…
Bear: School Board needs to sign WMS charter agreement
David Bear is tired of the Escambia County School Board’s delays in signing an agreement for Charter Schools USA to take over Warrington Middle School….
NAS Pensacola open to public two weeks in May
Public access to the air station May 4 through 7 and May 11 through 14 will be available from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. through…
