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FLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores 

Nov 22, 2024
State executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.
Education

The Frazer School to expand in new building

Nov 20, 2024
Capacity will double as international interest grows.
Education

Rockwell takes over as chair of School Board of Alachua County

Nov 19, 2024
Vu, McNealy sworn in at Tuesday meeting.
Government + Politics

Newberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion

Nov 18, 2024
Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Education

Gainesville Orchestra brings violin to elementary schools

Nov 15, 2024
Lake Forest program expands to Idylwild.
Education

School Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract

Nov 13, 2024
Board also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
Education

Magnet program showcase set for Nov. 16

Nov 8, 2024
Showcase to include all magnet programs, elementary through high school.
Education

School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent

Nov 7, 2024
Board also touches on operational audit findings.
Education

Alachua County Public Schools students named all-state musicians

Nov 7, 2024
Students come from nine local middle and high schools.
Education

Santa Fe FFA team wins gold at national convention

Nov 6, 2024
A team of students from Santa Fe High School’s FFA chapter recently won the coveted Gold Emblem at the national FFA Agricultural Issues Forum Leadership event […]
Crime

Parent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence 

Nov 5, 2024
District puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
Education

School board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent

Nov 4, 2024
Former Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
Education

Santa Fe College to host Free to Learn Symposium on Friday

Oct 31, 2024
Event to be held at Blount Center in Gainesville.
Education

Late FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary

Oct 29, 2024
Teachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
Education

September 2024 Citizens of the Month

Oct 27, 2024
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education

Annual event spotlights local afterschool programs 

Oct 24, 2024
Children’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
Education

Hawthorne native to receive FFA American Award, third in city history 

Oct 24, 2024
Bristow at Santa Fe College for agribusiness.
Education

Columbia County superintendent retires 

Oct 24, 2024
Fort White principal to step into role.
Education

Santa Fe College to host Sigue Soñando on Thursday

Oct 23, 2024
Admission event to assist Spanish speakers wanting to attend college.
Education

Education Foundation establishes Community Foundation endowment

Oct 22, 2024
Endowment has $2.5 million goal.
Education

School Board of Alachua County tables superintendent nominations 

Oct 21, 2024
Split board votes down motion to delay until after Vu takes seat.
Local Living

Volunteers gear up for Friends of the Library sale

Oct 18, 2024
Fall sale to feature more than 500,000 items.
Health

NIH awards UF Health researchers $11.8 million grant

Oct 17, 2024
Grant to fund research aimed at combatting resistant bacteria.
Education

Alachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote

Oct 15, 2024
Board set to select interim superintendent on Monday.

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