U.S. teens score low in math, science, and reading assessments
Seniors scored below basic math and reading achievement level than any previous assessment.
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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.
Oak Hall School students earn College Board School Recognition Award
Forty Upper School students receive honors for academic achievement.
UF’s York Lecture Series returns to Harn Museum of Art on Wednesday
Featured speakers are Matt Cohen and Margaret Ross Tolbert.
Certain, Democrats criticize antisemite ‘on pedestal’
Republicans focus on parent’s free speech rights.
UF College of Nursing welcomes ‘historic’ fall undergraduate class
The 226-student undergrad class is college’s largest ever.
State denies school board’s appeal of Newberry charter conversion
Appeal commission recommends state board approve charter application.
New billboards in Gainesville area address antisemitism concerns
Three billboards to be displayed for most of fall semester.
Forbes ranks UF at No. 5 for top public universities
UF ranked No. 30 university overall nationwide.
UF crescendos pipe organ centennial celebration on tap this fall
Alumni and guest recitals highlight 100th anniversary lineup.
UF Board of Trustees select Columbia University professor as interim president
Donald Landry was appointed unanimously by board.
Florida’s oldest elevator gets new lease on lift in downtown Gainesville
Elevator included in old post office when constructed in 1911.
Parent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’
Lauren Watts placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
Santa Fe College hosts third annual orientation and networking event
Student-athletes get opportunity to hear speakers throughout day and meet with local vendors.