Education

Gov. Scott touts $2,500 teacher raise

Tuesday, 29 January 2013 18:21

Gov. Rick Scott’s proposal to raise teachers’ salaries meets skeptical optimism this week around Santa Rosa County.

Gov. Scott proposes $2,500 teacher raise

Wednesday, 23 January 2013 14:31 Written by Staff Reports

Gov. Rick Scott announced today that he is proposing a $2,500 teacher pay raise, in addition to an increase in K-12 education funding, in his upcoming state budget proposal.

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Firefighters take part in Literacy Week

Wednesday, 16 January 2013 10:48 Written by Staff Reports

Holley-Navarre Fire District participated in National Literacy Week at several Navarre schools.

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Superintendent challenges students for Literacy Week

Wednesday, 16 January 2013 10:36 Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 10:44

Santa Rosa County Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick challenged fourth and fifth graders on Jan. 14 to set goals and not give up on what they want to be in life.

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Teacher of the Year semifinalists announced

Friday, 11 January 2013 11:02 Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 11:04 Written by Staff Reports

South-end teachers are well respresented on the list of Santa Rosa County Teacher of the Year semifinalists.

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AT&T donates to UWF BEST Robotics

Friday, 11 January 2013 09:31

AT&T contributed $50,000 to the Emerald Coast BEST Robotics hub at University of West Florida. The program hosts an annual robotics competition for local middle and high school students who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.

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NHS Orienteering Team qualifies for nationals

Tuesday, 08 January 2013 18:14 Written by Staff Reports

On Dec. 14-15, Navarre High School NJROTC sent a team of 16 cadets to compete in a multiple-state Orienteering Competition at Oak Mountain, Ala., and qualified for the national competition in Maryland.

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