Feb 6, 2014
Can boys succeed with Common Core?
By now, it has become apparent to academics, administrators, parents and teachers that, in general, boys are underperforming in school, says Edmond J. Dixon, Ph.D, a veteran educator and internationa…
Feb 5, 2014
Southside Center associate among county's top support professionals
A Crestview Exceptional Student Education classroom assistant has been named second runner-up for the Okaloosa County School District's Education Support Professional of the Year.
Feb 4, 2014
Medical school preparation program needs more funding (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Rachel Simon plans to follow her mother's example.
Feb 3, 2014
Northwood Arts and Science Academy announces honor students
First grade A's
Lawson Beaty; Kailyn Bennett; Hannah Bishop; Nikolas Blackshear; Hayleigh Blanchard; Madison Bush; Jacey Conyers; Jaelene Jester; Ethan Milonas; Mary Richard; Landon Shutt; Andrew Wi…
Feb 3, 2014
North Okaloosa educators among Teacher of the Year finalists
CRESTVIEW — Three North Okaloosa teachers have been named Teacher of the Year finalists, Okaloosa Superintendent of Schools Mary Beth Jackson and School Board member Cathy Thigpen announced.
Jan 28, 2014
Rezoning approved: Crestview elementary school to gain students
FORT WALTON BEACH — Walker Elementary School is getting new students next school year.
Jan 26, 2014
‘School Choice Week’ being celebrated throughout Florida
This week is School Choice Week in Florida and across the country. More than 860 events are planned across the Sunshine State, in addition to 5,500 events nationwide. Lending support to the effort is…
Jan 24, 2014
Elections office scholarship applications due March 17
The Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections will award three $1,200 scholarships at its summer conference. One nominee from Okaloosa County will be selected.
Jan 24, 2014
High school students should take AP courses for college acceptance
CRESTVIEW — Eighth-graders Abbey Young and Marissa Flaherty, both 13, say they're ready to take the courses necessary to get into college.
Jan 21, 2014
Area Arbor Day events teach selecting and planting native trees
CRESTVIEW — In observance of Arbor Day in Florida, county extension agents on Tuesday discussed tree-planting do's and don'ts, and demonstrated planting techniques while attendees received their choi…




