Education Archive

The University of West Florida recently created its Center for Research and Economic Opportunity (CREO), the result of a merger of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Office of Economic Development and Engagement.

Kris Long wants to see middle school sports become a reality in Santa Rosa County.

More than 60 young athletes gathered Friday morning to show off their skills at Navarre High School’s Bennett C. Russell Stadium for the fourth annual Raider Games.

Florida school districts across the state were forced Monday to halt the latest round of state standardized testing amid renewed problems with the online system used to administer the test.

In addition to the sea life that resides at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, visitors were welcomed by rabbits, a python, an owl and even a baby kangaroo Saturday at the third annual Autism OdysSea.

Santa Rosa County teachers will continue operating under an expired contract after union negotiators failed to reach a renewal agreement, and the school district’s chief negotiator April 2 declared an impasse.

East Hill Academy (EHA), a nonprofit school for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, will break ground on a two-story classroom expansion funded in part by a 2014 grant from Impact 100.   

With a first name that translates to “sweet melody,” it’s only fitting that Ariana Sealy is serious about music.

President Barack Obama is highlighting private-sector efforts to encourage more students from underrepresented groups to pursue education in science, technology, engineering and math.

The University of West Florida Wellness Services and UWF Peer Educators will host the 16 annual Take Back The Night event Wednesday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the University Commons Auditorium. This year’s theme is “It’s On Us,” a national sexual assault awareness campaign.