Eagle Mountain Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas has figured out how to increase concentration for learning. The principal and faculty were willing to buck the status quo – which often calls for…
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UF Athletic Director speaks to Gator Club, May 8
On Monday, May 8, starting at 5 p.m. in Seville Quarter’s Phineas Phoggs Room, located at 130 E. Government Street, the Northwest Florida Gator Club will host a Gator Gathering for all…
Dr. Saunders’ inauguration speech: ‘Ancora Imparo’
The following is the complete transcript of UWF President Dr. Martha Saunders speech from April 27. She talks about the 50th anniversary of the University of West Florida and what she sees…
Pensacola Speaks: Andrew Jackson, Donald Trump and the Civil War
Today on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” I will have local presidential historian Alan Manning to discuss President Trump’s view of the Civil War and how President Andrew Jackson would have…
Hiring Our Heroes job fair, May 25
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Greater Pensacola Chamber are hosting a Hiring Our Heroes-Pensacola job fair for veterans and military spouses. More than 40 employers are expected to participate…
Is School Superintendent picking which schools can have winning teams?
Pensacola High’s head baseball coach, the PNJ’s baseball coach of the year 2016, announced he is resigning at the end of the season, and he says that district administration is the cause….
Two endowed chairs announced at PSC board meeting
Giving local school children the opportunity for better dental hygiene and health care is the goal of two new recipients of endowed chairs at Pensacola State College. Announced at Pensacola State’s District…
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Registration underway
Quint Studer and the Studer Community Institute talk about the value of VPK programs in preparing children for school. The Summer and Fall registration is happening now. 2017 Summer VPK Registration/Enrollment: Summer…
Race and Reconciliation tackles ‘White Privilege’, April 20
The next Race and Reconciliation program and discussion will be about “White Privilege,” featuring Dr. Chris Cotten from the Department of Social Work at University of West Florida. Dr. Cotton will examine…
ECSD Spring Hiring deadline approaches
The Escambia County School District is holding a Spring Hiring Event on April 29, for those interested in becoming ECSD teachers for the 2017-2018 school year. To be invited by the ECSD…
Fred Levin gifts $550,000 to UWF for Askew Institute for Multidisciplinary Studies
Attorney and community advocate Fred Levin is investing $550,000 in the University of West Florida to establish the Reubin O’D. Askew Institute for Multidisciplinary Studies. The gift will also help the University…
Studer on customer service [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer discusses how to create great customer service.