The impression one might get from looking at other media reports is that the state’s grading system was unfair and that Escambia County struggled like other school districts did around the state….
Tag: Florida Department of Education
District trails state averages on EOC assessments
The Florida Department of Education released the first set of standardized test results late Friday afternoon from the spring testing administration. Among the tests were the fifth and eighth grade science exams…
Newpoint in trouble in Bay County
The company that runs three charter schools in Escambia County had its grant applications for two new schools in Bay County denied. The Florida Department of Education said the schools, Newpoint Bay…
FDOE has offered help in Newpoint investigation
Inweekly contacted the Florida Department of Education about the allegations of grade tampering and inappropriate behavior by teachers at the Pensacola Newpoint High School and Newpoint Academy. The FDOE spokesperson said, “The…
State Colleges No More?
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The battle over how far Florida colleges should be allowed to go in offering four-year degrees, once largely the responsibility of state universities, has…
Escambia County teachers grade below state average
Escambia teacher has fewer classroom teachers and school administrators evaluated as highly effective than the state averages, according to a report issued this week by Florida Department of Education. Across the state,…