Children’s Trust of Alachua County approves 6% raise for executive director
CTAC staff also receive same pay increase.
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Children’s Trust of Alachua County approves 6% raise for executive director
CTAC staff also receive same pay increase.
Alachua County Public Schools to host magnet showcase on Oct. 25
Event gives families a chance to learn more about the district’s magnet programs.
Santa Fe College receives $1.57M to grow engineering technology program
Funds are part of a Workforce CAP grant.
Florida bill proposes cursive writing for certain elementary students
HB 127 was filed by Rep. Toby Overdorf on Wednesday.
Education Foundation receives $10,000 grant from First Federal Foundation
Award will help expand senior scholarships and recognize teachers.
Santa Fe College launches 7th phlebotomy group
Program is part of college’s new ACB Excel initiative.
Proposed bill would require Florida colleges to name streets after Charlie Kirk
Bill filed by state Rep. Kevin Steele.
‘I’m outraged:’ Florida education commissioner speaks at school board meeting
Anastasios Kamoutsas addresses recent behavior by School Board of Alachua County.
SF College Teaching Zoo awarded $300,000 grant
Award will help fund Elevated Treehouse System and Learning Center.
High Springs students participate in National Walk & Roll to School Day
Kickoff event held at High Springs Community School on Tuesday morning.
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital selected among best in 6 medical specialties
U.S. News & World Report releases Best Children's Hospital rankings.
GHS teacher fights bullying accusations with state
Lauren Watts filed case with Division of Administrative Hearings on Oct. 1.
Matheson History Museum increasing educational offerings, with focus on youth
Museum recently hired a new, part-time education coordinator.
Saint Francis Catholic Academy launches public phase of campaign for cafetorium
Groundbreaking for nearly 7,000-square-foot building slated for June 2026.
2 Frazer School students named CLT10 National Award winners
Award recognizes students with 50 highest scores on CLT10 exam.
DeSantis visits UF, touts university’s and state’s academic achievements
Governor held press conference at Emerson Alumni Hall on Monday.
Oak Hall announces record enrollment numbers for 2025-26 school year
957 students mark highest number in school’s history.
Newberry Community School Board gives OK to advertise principal job
Job listing to be posted by Oct. 1.
State Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion
Newberry Elementary to become charter school in fall 2026.
‘It’s beyond troubling:’ State Board of Education discusses Alachua County schools
School Board of Alachua County and district have come under fire for recent incidents.
School board vice chair criticized for comment on late Charlie Kirk
Tina Certain facing backlash from Republican leaders.
Florida Museum bird banding event slated for Saturday
Event to be held at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery.
Teachers union accepts school district’s $5M offer for salary increases
Offer accepted during joint salary negotiation meeting on Sept. 18.
UF holds steady in U.S. News & World Report public university rankings
Florida ranked No. 7 for the second straight year.