Weis working to change community from the roots


  • September 19, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   early-learning,education,report-meeting-the-challenge
Teacher talking to students in classroom
With a focus on families, early learning the community of teachers at C.A. Weis Elementary School are working to improve student performance from even the earliest ages.

New study examines public health effects of 2014 Escambia County flood


  • September 19, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   early-learning
Some ZIP codes saw increased hospitalizations and emergency room visits connected to the flood, others saw decrease, study finds.

TMW Tip: Build words into all playtime


  • September 19, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   early-learning,TMW-Tips
Three children sitting on the floor playing with blocks
How you can help build your baby's brain? Make words part of everything you do when you play together.

SCI recognized as PBS


  • September 16, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   education
Studer Community Institute and Sacred Heart Hospital's Early Steps will be recognized as advocates of early learning by WSRE.

Finding generational harmony in the workplace


  • September 15, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   training-development
Thomas Greek, vice president of learning, development and communications for Navy Federal in Pensacola, shared the secrets of his credit union’s success at balancing generational difference

Six tips to building a great team


  • September 14, 2016
  • /   Quint Studer
  • /   training-development,quint-studer
Creating and sustaining a great team is the goal of every value-driven organization. The better the team performs, the more success there is, which benefits everyone from customers to staff.

SCI among IMPACT 100's grant finalists


  • September 14, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   education
Studer Community Institute is among the finalists, which draw from five focus areas: Arts & Culture; Education; Environment, Recreation and Preservation; Family; and Health.

Cox expands $10 monthly internet service to more families


  • September 13, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   education
Cox Communications announced on Sept. 13 that they will offer discounted internet service — for about $10 per month — for families whose children are eligible for the reduced-price lunch plan.

Sesame Street's 'Maria' shares her love of reading


  • September 13, 2016
  • /   Reggie Dogan
  • /   community-dashboard
Even though Sonia Manzano is no longer on Sesame Street, her love for children, her dedication to education and her joy of reading have never waned.

Economic uncertainty filters through Pensacola, state


  • September 12, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   economy
Economic uncertainty is a reality that local — and state — leaders will have to deal with to improve Pensacola's quality of life.