Fort Clarke opens new “calm room”
Mental health leaders hope to catch distress early, aid in learning.
Education
Fort Clarke opens new “calm room”
Mental health leaders hope to catch distress early, aid in learning.
College Board, Florida Ed spar over AP Psychology
Course modified to comply with state's Parental Rights in Education Act.
UF to hold summer commencement ceremonies
More than 3,100 graduates expected at Exactech Arena.
School board grudgingly passes tentative budget
New state education laws bring citizen input ahead of 2023-24 school year.
DeSantis appoints three to Alachua County ELC
New members to help direct early learning operations in Alachua County.
ACPS urges parents to register immediately
Late registration for new students could result in delayed start dates and limited class options.
Santa Fe College to host back to school bash
Event will focus on safety tips for heading back to school.
Constellation Charter School opens in Waldo
Classes start Aug. 10.
SF Achieve to hold orientation for local students
Meeting open to Alachua County, Bradford County parents and students.
School board to advertise tentative budget
Millage rate to effectively rise by 8%, expected to generate $160.3 million.
Teachers, UF to team up on agriculture lesson plans
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
Studies use AI and three Florida locations.
Finding Your Frugal: Saving on school supplies
Florida’s annual school sales tax holiday runs from July 24 through Aug. 6.
ACPS still looking for teachers
District encourages anyone interested in applying to call human resources for assistance.
UF-Online ranked among top in U.S.
One of 93 colleges honored from Best-in-Class Colleges.
Seats still available for SF’s new high school academy
College opening Academy of Science and Technology school in August.
SBAC amends dual enrollment with SF College
Slim cut leaves residual budget, equity and timeline concerns.
Record ACPS students earn honor
Dozens earn recognition as National Merit Scholarship finalists.
Museum researchers tag sawfish in Cedar Key
Species may be making a comeback.
GNV4ALL to open early childhood learning center
Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center geared toward underserved populations.
Buchholz math team wins 15th national title
Students earn 282 trophies and medals at four-day competition.
UF to develop green hydrogen with water, sunlight
Three-year project aims for green hydrogen.
UF to start second phase of safety enforcement
Notices will be placed on vehicles not complying with campus parking rules starting July 10.
Local nonprofit awards 18 scholarships
Twenty Pearls Foundation honors young female scholars.