ACPS unveils proposed guiding principles for Future Ready initiative
Principles were presented at school board workshop on Monday.
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ACPS unveils proposed guiding principles for Future Ready initiative
Principles were presented at school board workshop on Monday.
5 Alachua County high schools earn spots on 2025 AP Honor Roll
Schools include Buchholz, Eastside, Gainesville, PAM at Loften and Santa Fe.
UF Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast features insights from acclaimed neurologist
Dr. Michael Okun serves as executive director of UF Health’s Norman Fixel Institute.
Alachua County sees rising graduation rates as Florida hits 92.2% milestone
Florida reports record graduation rate for 2024-25 school year.
Frazer School science bowl team tops Armador Valley Tournament
Team defeats defending national champion in finals round.
State attorney’s office drops charges against 3 Santa Fe High School administrators
Wright, Faulk and Rendek were accused of failing to report suspected child abuse.
DeSantis appoints Keith Perry to State University System’s Board of Governors
Perry owns roofing contractor service in Gainesville and served in Florida Legislature.
UF students return for spring semester with resolutions and excitement
Monday marked first day of classes following winter break.
UF receives 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement
Award highlights university’s collaboration with communities.
Frazer School to host open houses for families on Jan. 13-14
Open houses are for elementary and middle/high schools.
Key education bills to watch in Florida’s upcoming legislative session
Cursive writing, teacher oath and extended recess requirements among those to be considered.
Florida Supervisors of Election offer 3 $1,200 scholarships
Eligible college or university students must be full-time juniors or seniors studying political science or journalism/mass communications.
School Board of Alachua County to review community input on Future Ready initiative
Board to hear overview of feedback during a workshop on Monday.
DeSantis reappoints Bill Heavener to UF Board of Trustees amid federal lawsuit
Heavener listed in 2024 whistleblower lawsuit involving two colleges he oversees.
2 Alachua County students named Sunshine State Scholars for STEM excellence
Navya Goyal and Amy Xiao will attend 2026 Scholar program in early March.
Magnet program enrollment open for ACPS families until Jan. 12
Enrollment for students in grades pre-K through 10th is for 2026-27 school year.
When do schools in North Central Florida reopen after winter break?
Start dates for schools in Alachua and surrounding counties.
Education foundation of Alachua County honors achievements at holiday luncheon
Guest speakers and awards highlight December 2025 event.
6 key education issues in Alachua County to watch in 2026
Topics range from leadership searches to elections.
Pamela Marshall-Koons withdraws from 2026 Alachua County School Board race
Marshall-Koons was a candidate for District 3.
November 2025 Citizens of the Month
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty and Children's Trust of Alachua County.
4 candidates announce runs for Alachua County School Board seats in 2026
Three seats are up for reelection.
AI-powered tool helps UF students find creative math solutions
New tool called HallMos developed by UF professor.
Into the Woods: UF art students find inspiration in Austin Cary Forest
Students develop videos and incorporate forest into work.