Education Foundation to celebrate 30 years of Take Stock in Children
The Education Foundation of Alachua County (EFAC) invites community members to attend an anniversary event honoring 30 years of Take Stock in Children on Thursday, Oct. […]
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Education Foundation to celebrate 30 years of Take Stock in Children
The Education Foundation of Alachua County (EFAC) invites community members to attend an anniversary event honoring 30 years of Take Stock in Children on Thursday, Oct. […]
Alachua County Foster Grandparents program secures funds, seeks volunteers
Volunteers serve in public schools, local charter schools, childcare centers and after-school programs.
School board ponders lawsuit with Newberry charter conversion
Board’s appeal was denied by state in August.
Community members unite against ICE guidance in schools
Rally held at Alachua County School District Office.
Santa Fe College Police Department names new chief
Ryan Woods to replace outgoing Ed Book on Oct. 1.
ACPS holds joint security, safety meeting with local first responder agencies
Meeting organized by interim superintendent and district security team.
Santa Fe College to host regional college fair at Blount Center
Event slated for Wednesday.
7 Frazer School students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Students can earn finalist status by completing detailed scholarship application.
Florida Board of Governors confirms Landry as UF interim president
Board’s unanimous vote came during a meeting on Thursday.
School board adopts final $604 million budget
Board also passed a 6.251 millage rate during Tuesday meeting.
16 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Gainesville High and Buchholz lead the way with five students each.
Newberry Community School Board advances staff agreement with city
Board holds its inaugural public meeting, establishes hiring timeline for new principal.
U.S. teens score low in math, science, and reading assessments
Seniors scored below basic math and reading achievement level than any previous assessment.
Santa Fe College receives $4.4M to bolster student retention, graduation
U.S. Department of Education awards college to support TRIO Student Support Services.
Gainesville High assistant principal receives Yale Educator Award
Mallory Becker honored for her positive impact on a former student.
Children’s Trust approves proposed millage rate, tentative budget
Approval came during first TRIM hearing on Monday.
Conversations for a New School Year
Peaceful Paths, your local domestic violence network, educates youth in the community about Teen Dating Violence
‘Walkout for Safer Schools’ rally focuses on ending gun violence
UF Students Demand Action hosts on-campus rally.
School district, teachers’ union set dates for salary negotiation meetings
Salary talks involve instructional and non-instructional staff.
Dream on Purpose to host ‘Cupcakes & Conversations: College Discoveries’ on Saturday
Event to be held at Santa Fe College Blount Center.
UF researchers aim to improve nutrition for cancer patients
Cancer survivors have lower risk or death, recurrence if have healthy diet.
UF geomatics extension program receives funds, creates surveying learning kits
Youth groups and K-12 educators throughout Florida will soon have access to surveying tools and lesson plans that aim to build a pipeline of future surveyors. […]
School board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use
Board also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program ‘sunsetting’ after nearly 30 years
Termination effective Sept. 30.