Category: Education
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs to Aug. 11
The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday began, Monday, July 29 and extends through Sunday, August 11. The sales tax holiday allows Florida families to save money…
Official statement from district on grades
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) released district and school grades today, and Escambia County Public Schools has maintained a grade of ‘B,’ despite rising…
Expect stronger student achievement
According to the Florida Department of Education’s metrics, Escambia County Public Schools did very well this past school year. Bellview Elementary, Reinhardt Holm Elementary, and…
Escambia School Grades are in
Escambia County Public School District earned its fifth consecutive B. A Schools – 13 Most notably, Bellview Elementary, Reinhardt Holm and L.D. McArthur moved up…
Book challenges hit Escambia public libraries
A vocal minority who contested hundreds of books for obscene, pornographic and sexual conduct at Escambia County Public Schools libraries is now setting their sights…
2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
The University of West Florida STEM Scholars Program, in the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, has been named a recipient of the Insight…
Blame Malcolm Thomas for lack of local aviation mechanics
Six years ago, FloridaWest, the City of Pensacola, Escambia County, and the state of Florida knew that we needed to provide 1,200-1,500 workers for ST…
LGBTQ+ community voices frustrations over library decisions
By Tom St. Myer Frustrated that West Florida Public Libraries recently moved two LGBTQ+ books from the juvenile section, four LGBTQ+ members and a concerned…
For a second time, judge rules Escambia school board must testify
Shield Denied in Escambia Book Case By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge denied an effort by Escambia County…
Pensacola MESS Hall celebrates Moon Landing
The Pensacola MESS Hall is hosting a celebration of the first landing of people on the moon on July 18, 2024. Attendees will enjoy out…
What are school board candidates saying
By Tom St. Myer School board candidates for Escambia Districts 4 and 5 and Santa Rosa District 2 shared their opinions on hot-button issues Wednesday…
Meet new Warrington Prep principal
Charter Schools USA has hired Delvin Vick as the new principal for Warrington Preparatory Academy. During his 25 years in education, Vick began his career…
