Round Room to donate free backpacks to students at local Verizon stores
Jul 18, 2025
Giveaway to happen in Alachua and Chiefland.
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Round Room to donate free backpacks to students at local Verizon stores
Giveaway to happen in Alachua and Chiefland.
SF College moves 15th Habitat home to Alachua
Jul 16, 2025
A new home built by students at Santa Fe College (SF) was moved Wednesday morning to its final location in Alachua. Located at 14261 NW 135th […]
UF study uses drones to locate world’s largest turtle nesting site
Jul 16, 2025
A University of Florida research team has developed a more accurate way to count wildlife using drones — an innovation that helped confirm the world’s largest […]
Free meals to be offered at 32 Alachua County schools for new school year
Jul 15, 2025
Eligible families at 19 other schools can apply for free or reduced-price meals
School board’s appeal of Newberry charter conversion postponed
Jul 14, 2025
Charter organizers given 30 days to draft response to appeal.
Frazer School wins Mu Alpha Theta national championship
Jul 14, 2025
The Frazer School math team recently won the national championship while competing at the Mu Alpha Theta National Convention in Orlando on July 6-11. According […]
UF/IFAS wildlife series spotlights Florida manatees
Jul 11, 2025
Program leader provides insight into Florida’s manatee population.
UF trustees respond to criticism of presidential search process
Jul 9, 2025
Board’s reply comes on the heels of June 18 letter from Republican lawmakers
School board offers parents ‘options’ with Newberry charter school
Jul 8, 2025
Students can transfer to alternative schools based on address starting this fall
Alachua County Public Schools receives B grade for 2024-25 school year
Jul 7, 2025
District earns B for third consecutive year since state resumed school grading system.
Florida enacts several key education laws starting this school year
Jul 3, 2025
Cellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
Education highlights $117.4 billion state budget
Jul 2, 2025
Investment includes historic $15.9 billion in funds for K-12 public school system
End-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students
Jul 1, 2025
Progress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
Shane Andrew named new principal at Santa Fe College charter school
Jun 30, 2025
Former Alachua County Public Schools superintendent will join Academy on Aug. 1
ACPS to launch new websites, direct messaging system Monday
Jun 27, 2025
Updated website to feature improved navigation, user-friendly design.
University of Florida considers new fees for out-of-state students
Jun 26, 2025
10% hike would take effect for the fall semester
No Kid Hungry salutes Alachua County Public Schools food services director
Jun 25, 2025
Summer Hunger Hero award applauds ACPS’s expansion of summer meals program in rural communities.
High Springs fifth grader places second in state essay contest
Jun 25, 2025
Student receives recognition in Florida Retired Educators Association competition.
UF/IFAS researchers provide instructions for building environmentally friendly reefs
Jun 25, 2025
New manual helps Floridians restore habitats, calm waves.
Alachua County Public Schools loses three top financial administrators
Jun 23, 2025
Jaremczuk and Esposito resign to take new jobs in education
UF selects Clemons as next vice president for government and community relations
Jun 20, 2025
Position left vacant in February
Alachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan
Jun 19, 2025
Collaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center to recruit record-breaking class
Jun 18, 2025
School poised to achieve APPLE’s Gold Seal accreditation.
High Springs opens applications for Mayor’s Youth Council
Jun 18, 2025
Graduations created two vacancies on the council.