Education
GHS instructor’s play selected for festival
Aug 18, 2023
Play will be showcased at the Tampa Bay Film Festival.
SBAC workshop highlights zoning concerns
Aug 17, 2023
Board members and citizens ask staff for more detailed information.
School board passes contract with SF College
Aug 16, 2023
Board members split 3-2 over concerns about delayed information.
School district works to rectify emergency funds
Aug 16, 2023
Deadline for second wave of COVID relief funding nears.
SBAC to update LGBTQ+ guide
Aug 16, 2023
Board members emphasized the importance of keeping children safe and supported.
School board acknowledges helmet donation
Aug 15, 2023
The 60 football helmets have an estimated value of almost $30,000
SF College conducts safety training exercise
Aug 15, 2023
Tabletop emergency management meeting focuses on active shooter scenarios.
Westwood celebrates revitalization halfway point
Aug 9, 2023
Project scheduled for completion in 2024.
Alachua County releases school bus safety tips
Aug 9, 2023
Tips for motorists for the upcoming school year.
Back to school event provides free braiding
Aug 8, 2023
Trinity’s Day Spa registered 54 girls for its third annual Braid Bash.
Fort Clarke opens new “calm room”
Aug 8, 2023
Mental health leaders hope to catch distress early, aid in learning.
College Board, Florida Ed spar over AP Psychology
Aug 7, 2023
Course modified to comply with state's Parental Rights in Education Act.
UF to hold summer commencement ceremonies
Aug 4, 2023
More than 3,100 graduates expected at Exactech Arena.
School board grudgingly passes tentative budget
Aug 2, 2023
New state education laws bring citizen input ahead of 2023-24 school year.
DeSantis appoints three to Alachua County ELC
Jul 31, 2023
New members to help direct early learning operations in Alachua County.
ACPS urges parents to register immediately
Jul 31, 2023
Late registration for new students could result in delayed start dates and limited class options.
Santa Fe College to host back to school bash
Jul 31, 2023
Event will focus on safety tips for heading back to school.
SF Achieve to hold orientation for local students
Jul 25, 2023
Meeting open to Alachua County, Bradford County parents and students.
School board to advertise tentative budget
Jul 24, 2023
Millage rate to effectively rise by 8%, expected to generate $160.3 million.
Teachers, UF to team up on agriculture lesson plans
Jul 23, 2023
Florida high school science teachers and UF researchers will build lesson plans to help students understand agriculture.
UF/IFAS plants coffee, aims to increase flavor
Jul 22, 2023
Studies use AI and three Florida locations.