Category: Education
Gun deaths among kids rose 50% from 2019 to 2021
Recent analysis of the latest annual mortality statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by the Pew Research Center found the number…
UWF Founders Week, April 15-20
The University of West Florida will honor traditions, engage in the community and celebrate the future of the University during its fifth annual Founders Week,…
Trust releases new brochure
Press Release: Escambia Children’s Trust Releases A to Z Comprehensive Family Resource Guide for Escambia County Pensacola, FL, April 5, 2023 – Today the Escambia Children’s…
UWF College of Business maintains prestigious accreditation
The University of West Florida College of Business has earned re-accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, known as AACSB International. AACSB International…
New College buying new students, ones less LGBTQ+
New College Offers Scholarships to Draw Students By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — As Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state leaders…
Ed Moore inducted as newest PSCF Governor Emeritus
Edward Moore, long-time supporter of Pensacola State College and past PSC Foundation President and Trustee, was recognized at the Pensacola State College Foundation Annual Meeting…
Amazing Kids Day
>WSRE PBS to host Amazing Kids Day for amazing kids with autism on Saturday WHO: Presented by WSRE PBS. Partners and exhibitors: The Arc Gateway,…
Pensacola State launches women’s soccer, names coach, first signees
Mark Yepishin has been named the first women’s soccer coach at Pensacola State College. The new PSC athletics team, with 18 to 22 student-athletes, is…
2023 PACE award winners
Pensacola Chamber held its annual Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) awards banquet on Pensacola Beach last night. The winners were: Business Leader: Kara Cardona,…
DeSantis quickly signs voucher expansion
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Calling the measure a “game changer,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday quickly signed a massive…
George Stone makes Top 10
George Stone Technical College has recently earned a ranking of #9 in the state of Florida in industry certifications earned by students. The mission of…
School District holding town halls
Pensacola, FL – Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Smith and School Board members will hold a series of town hall meetings, beginning in…
UWF Sea3D Lab creates USS Monitor artifact replicas
Pensacola, Fla. – Mar. 21, 2023 – The University of West Florida’s Sea3D Lab recently partnered with The Mariners’ Museum and Park, the National Oceanic…
Cozad agrees NAS Pensacola needs to open more for visitors
The Naval Air Station Pensacola will open its gates to the public for a weekend of access on March 25 and 26. The public access…
Podcast: Superintendent Smith discusses board vote
On WCOA this morning, Escambia County School Superintendent Tim Smith discussed last night’s 3-2 vote by the school board that rejected a referendum to return…
Impact 100 to make another million dollar impact [podcast]
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area on Tuesday announced its 2023 membership drive successfully concluded with a total of 1,192 members. On Oct. 22, IMPACT 100…
School board rejects elected referendum
By Tom St. Myer The Escambia County School Board resisted putting superintendent back in the hands of the voters. School board members voted 3-2 against…
Superintendent: Why limit who gets the job?
Quint Studer explained why he supports having an appointed superintendent: “‘What I wanted was the option for the school board to find the very best…
Fighting for books
Retired Escambia County teacher Linda Fussell pushes back the movement to remove books approved by the district’s review from public schools. The Escambia County School…
District ranking, appointed vs. elected
Based on the total points earned under the Florida Department of Education’s measurement system, the first full year under the appointed superintendent was the best…
