Category: Education
State forcing districts to use digital math platforms for K-5
The Florida Department of Education has only approved one publisher for elementary math classrooms, and it uses a digital platform – STEMscopes by Accelerate Learning….
Free speech battle not over for students [podcast]
While the once-daily newspaper has declared victory, the Pensacola High sophomore believes the freedom of speech regarding a proposed changing the school district’s handbook hasn’t…
Textbook publishers waiting for explanations from DeSantis, Corcoran
The Florida Department of Education yesterday posted on its website an outline of the 54 books that were rejected. The department scored the books on…
Few specifics provided on textbook rejections
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After a high-profile announcement Friday about rejecting math textbooks submitted for adoption by the state,…
Wahoos host Women in Sports seminar
Blue Wahoos Welcome Michelle Snow, Beth Barr, and Melissa Miller-Schubeck For Women In Sports Seminar Local legends to address and inspire students on Friday, April…
New Born Learning Trail
United Way of West Florida’s newest Born Learning Trail is now open at William E. McNealy Sr. Park. It is the organization’s fifth trail installed…
Early detection of Alzheimer’s [podcast]
Dr. James Arruda, professor in the University of West Florida Department of Psychology, recently signed a consulting and licensing agreement with California-based company, BIOPAC Systems…
FCAAP: ‘The best way to protect every eligible child from Covid-19’
Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics March 7, 2022 Tallahassee – Following a COVID-19 roundtable convened by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis where Surgeon…
PSC selected a Gold 2022 Military Friendly School
Pensacola State College has been named a 2022-2023 Gold Military Friendly® School by Viqtory Media. This is the 13th year the College has received the accolade,…
UWF forms Center for Leadership [podcast]
Pensacola, Fla. – March 2, 2022 – The University of West Florida College of Business has hired retired U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Kinsella to create…
PSC supporters donate $1M in scholarships for students
Four prominent and generous Pensacola families have collectively given $1 million to fund scholarships for STEM-related programs at Pensacola State College. In appreciation, the Pensacola…
Andrews Institute takes care of Sun Belt players
Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine will provide local sports medicine coverage for the Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships Wednesday, March…
Pensacola Youth Soccer sets registration record
Registration for the Spring 2022 season of Pensacola Youth Soccer has closed after four weeks, with a record number of children signing up for the…
Importance of Sun Belt tournaments to our tourism [podcast]
Visit Pensacola CEP Darren Schaefer is excited for the Sun Belt Conference men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to begin this week. “Starting Wednesday, we will…
Presser Notes: Mardi Gras Gushing, Bye-bye Football & Sidetracked
By Jeremy Morrison Reflecting on the weekend parades, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson said that he really enjoys this Mardi Gras-soaked season. “Mardi Gras is always…
UWF Trailblazer Awards
The University of West Florida Office of Equity and Diversity, in partnership with Epps Christian Center, awarded nine community members who inspire and empower the…
National Engineers Week [podcast]
Guided Particle Systems cordially invites you to meet the team and learn about company projects and internship opportunities in celebration of National Engineers Week. REGISTER…
Bense, Nickelsens donate to UWF Sansing Sports Medicine Center
The University of West Florida recently announced $100,000 gifts each from Dr. Judy Bense, UWF President Emeritus, and Eric and Peg Nickelsen, UWF Football Founders,…
Local finishes college swimming career as champion [podcast]
ON WCOA, Booker T. Washington grad Anna Jordan Luth discussed her college swimming career at Birmingham Southern, winning the conference championship every year.
DeSantis orders flags flown at half-staff, remembering Parkland victims
From the Governor’s Office: On February 14, 2018, the 17 innocent lives of Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque Anguiano, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime…
