How to build a vibrant community


  • August 19, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   video
A vibrant community has a special mix of retail, residential and revenue according to research from Gallup. Quint Studer talks about where Pensacola is on this continuum in a show called

PSC Warrington campus offers dental health help to public


  • August 17, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   community-dashboard
Pensacola State's Warrington campus offers screenings, teeth cleaning, x-rays, fluoride treatments and sealants at low cost to the public.

The keys to bringing new employees on board


  • August 15, 2016
  • /   Quint Studer
  • /   training-development,quint-studer
Many know the risk of losing an employee within the first year, but few people may realize just how many employees leave before they’ve even hit 90 days, early departures that are disappointing and costly.

Pre-K lessons from the Mountain State worth looking at


  • August 12, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   education
West Virginia's investment in universal Pre-K put it among four states highlighted in a recent study as places where an investments in early learning seem to be paying dividends in access, education outcomes.

Escambia County's free after-school program set to begin


  • August 12, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   education
Play, Learn, Grow After School Program begins Aug. 24 at Wedgewood Community Center. It offers free homework help, activities and more.

Building a strong early literacy foundation


  • August 10, 2016
  • /   Reggie Dogan
  • /   education
While there is no single or simple factor that accurately defines whether a child is ready to start school, there are some ways to tell if your child is mature enough to enter kindergarten.

Federal aid will help Florida boost quality in child care


  • August 9, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   education
The push to bolster quality measurements into Florida’s child care network got access to a little extra brainpower through the federal Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System.

It's OK to enjoy the win


  • August 8, 2016
  • /   Quint Studer
  • /   training-development,quint-studer
In reality, though, senior leaders are typically so focused on what needs to be fixed, they lose sight of the good things going on.

Tip your hat to 'The Bulb'


  • August 5, 2016
  • /   Nicole Webb
  • /   video
The Studer Community Institute hat with the Be the Bulb emblem represents citizen-powered change and the effort to improve the quality of life for everyone in the community.

Lessons from Dr. Kirby: Creating a Culture of Innovation


  • August 5, 2016
  • /   Guest Contributor, Morgan Milbradt
  • /   training-development
Lessons from Dr. Kirby: Creating a Culture of Innovation