Yesterday, the Escambia County Public Schools announced that District 3 community and spiritual leaders have teamed up to unveil plans for the Carol McIntosh Education Initiative. The initiative will focus on increasing…
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National history group opposes Florida bills
The American Historical Association has sent a letter to members of the Florida House of Representatives and Senate opposing HB 1291/SB 1372, asserting that if passed, the bill would threaten the integrity…
Daily Outtakes: More ready fo kindergarten
Yesterday, the Florida Department of Education released the Kindergarten Readiness scores for this past fall. Escambia County increased by 4.5%, with 49.5% of the incoming kindergarten students ready for school, up from…
Real News 2/22/24
The House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Committee have approved HB 21 and SB 24, which would create a compensation program for those who were abused between…
Getting Gen Z engaged and voting
A new Axios-Generation Lab poll found that 58% of voters between Gen Z and younger millennials aren’t sure if they’ll vote in November. Jayden D’Onofrio, the president of the Florida chapter of…
Debunking DeSantis’ Debunking
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis tried to debunk what he called the “false narrative that the state of Florida bans books,” but he also asked state lawmakers to help curb the number…
Real News 2/19/24
Last Saturday, UWF honored the women’s basketball that won the 2014 Gulf South Conference championship. Coach Stephanie Yelton has the details. Listen to the podcast. The global spotlight will shine on Pensacola…
House passes new, special teaching certificate
Last week, the Florida House passed HB 1285, which included allowing a “classical education teaching certificate.” The certificates will be awarded solely on the request of the classical school – of which…
Free Elementary Swim and Dive Program
The Aquatic Center at Booker T. Washington High School will host a free Elementary Swim and Dive Program this spring. Included will be a free orientation to basic water safety, an introduction…
Pensacola MESS Hall to host Pi Day Pie Tasting event
The Pensacola MESS Hall is hosting an irrational celebration on March 14, Pi Day. Attendees will sample pies, both pizza and dessert, from restaurants and bakeries from around the area, including J’s…
Daily Outtakes: ‘Corridors of Concern’
Escambia County Public Schools has begun identifying the academic outcomes, such as reading and math scores, with their school attendance zones to reveal “corridors of concerns.” The”corridors of concerns” came up near…
Real News 2/14/24
The rest of today’s interviews: University of West Florida Volleyball Coach Melissa Wolter discusses the importance of getting girls involved in sports. The Pensacola Opera is bringing John Holiday to Pensacola this…