State officials have decided to do away with a standardized test for kindergartners.
Category: education
UWF, Okaloosa partner to expand NW Florida manufacturing, engineering workforce
PENSACOLA — The University of West Florida, in collaboration with the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County and CareerSource Okaloosa Walton, is expanding TeCMEN, the Technology Coast Manuf…
Baker native named UWF President’s Scholarship Competition recipient
PENSACOLA — Baker School graduate Hana Wadsworth, a freshman at the University of West Florida, is one of 13 recipients of the university’s most prestigious scholarships.
Bearden named to The Citadel president's list
CHARLESTON, S.C. — William Bearden of Crestview was named to The Citadel President's List for achievements during the spring semester of 2014, as a student of Business Administration.
Teacher motivates students to support ALS research (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Bob Sikes Elementary School has accepted Southside Center's ALS ice bucket challenge.
6 schools in the world have this robot — 2 are in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Meet Zeno-R25, the new kid at school. He teaches, learns, plays and one other talent: he can also dance.
NWF State College, Okaloosa County Schools launch Career and Technical Education Initiative
Northwest Florida State College and the Okaloosa County School District have joined forces to develop a joint-use facility and programs to train Okaloosa County's next generation of workers.
Okaloosa students assist with Coastal Cleanup
Students Working Against Tobacco from Okaloosa County and 17 other counties in Northwest Florida, in partnership with Florida Department of Health Tobacco Prevention Programs, will participate in the…
Visiting Artists program introduces local artists and art to students
CRESTVIEW — Through Northwood Arts and Science Academy's new Visiting Artists program, art becomes a personal experience as practicing local artists come to the school, show samples of their work and…
Top dog on campus: Sheriff's K-9 unit patrols area schools
CRESTVIEW — Crestview High School and Shoal River Middle School students noticed a familiar furry face on campus this week. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mark Nucci and his K-9 partner Kilo…