FUNDING CUT HALTS PENSACOLA SCIENCE PROGRAM

In Escambia County, hands-on science experiments for 6th graders are on hold due to a new executive order from President Trump, which eliminates funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences. This funding was crucial for the Pensacola MESS Hall's "Sixth Sense" outreach program, widely praised by students and teachers for enhancing their understanding of science through interactive activities. Education director Sarabeth Gordon emphasizes that without this support, students will miss out on enriching experiences that make science come alive in the classroom.