Employment bill for disabled heading to Gov. Scott


  • January 19, 2016
  • /   Margie Menzel
  • /   community-dashboard
A set of three bills that aim to expand educational and workforce opportunities for people with disabilities are heading to Gov. Rick Scott.

Give our children a chance to succeed


  • January 19, 2016
  • /   Randy Hammer
  • /   video,studer-community-institute
Susan Davis, CEO of Sacred Heart Health System, believes kindergarten readiness is one of the most critical issues facing Escambia County.

How do you know if your child is ready for school?


  • January 19, 2016
  • /   Reggie Dogan
  • /   education
Research and education experts say that early learning is a critical indicator for a child’s future success in school and in life.

PNJ story captures spirit behind Studers' $50,000 challenge


  • January 19, 2016
  • /   Randy Hammer
  • /   studer-community-institute
Thomas St. Myer has a great page-one story in Tuesday morning’s Pensacola News Journal about Quint and Rishy Studer’s pledge of $50,000 for the best ideas to improve early learning in Escambia County.

Rotary wants to help you help your community


  • January 19, 2016
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   community-dashboard
Rotary Club of Pensacola is taking grant applications from nonprofits to improve the quality of life in Pensacola. The deadline to apply is March 1.

The importance of kindergarten readiness


  • January 19, 2016
  • /   Randy Hammer
  • /   studer-community-institute,video
The importance of kindergarten readiness

Don Gaetz says expanding health care is dead


  • January 19, 2016
  • /   Jim Saunders
  • /   community-dashboard
State Sen Don Gaetz says expansion of health care to Floridians who don't have it is likely dead for three to five years. At least.

Has kindergarten become too much, too soon?


  • January 19, 2016
  • /   Reggie Dogan
  • /   education
Parents and teachers have become concerned about changes in kindergarten classes, leading many to suggest that kindergarten has become the new first grade.

The Trickle-Down Effect of Good (and Bad) Leadership


  • January 18, 2016
  • /   Rachael Gillette
  • /   training-development
You make a difference. Your behavior affects others more than you may think.

SCI TV show looks at Escambia's record graduation rate


  • January 18, 2016
  • /   Randy Hammer
  • /   video,education
The Studer Community Institute’s TV show this week focuses on the remarkable rise of Escambia County’s high school graduation rate.