SBAC appoints new district security chief
Douglas Pelton approved for safety and security position.
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SBAC appoints new district security chief
Douglas Pelton approved for safety and security position.
Beyond the Bell returns to ACPS
After-school virtual tutoring program operates Monday through Thursday.
Hurricane Ian prompts widespread school closures
Officials may convert some schools to shelters.
ACPS students break record for scholarship program
45 students named 2023 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
ACSO investigates Hawthorne School threat
Social media comments lead to law enforcement involvement.
Alachua County students earn national recognition
ACPS high school students earn the College Board National Scholars title.
UF studies pet overpopulation during pandemic
Decrease in spay-neuter surgeries may undermine pet welfare.
UF repeats No. 5 ranking
U.S. News & World Report selects public university among nation’s best.
A first: Avian flu detected in American dolphin
UF marine animal rescue team finds mammal at Horseshoe Beach in March.
Math, reading scores fall during pandemic
Marks largest drop in reading scores in 30 years.
Keystone Heights earns UCF-Certification
Junior/Senior High School achieves certification in third year with program.
Eastside students excel in IB exams
EHS students finish above global pass rate for International Baccalaureate Program.
SF to celebrate 20th annual community forum
East Gainesville Initiative event will be held at Blount Hall.
Biden announces plan to cancel some student loans
Plan could pave way for up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness.
McGraw recaptures school board seat
Certain, Abbitt and Rockwell claim 3 other SBAC seats.
Alachua County schools still short 36 teachers
The district tries new recruitment tactics as the state rolls out bonus programs.
Early learning leaders complete masterclass
Early learning leaders complete masterclass
Federal judge dismisses McGraw lawsuit
Decision comes week before voters will decide whether to send Diyonne McGraw back to school board.
UF lands grant for natural resources building
Grant program aims to fund mass-timber projects
GHS math team finishes 8th at nationals
Gainesville High sends 14 students to Mu Alpha Theta Convention.
Return to normalcy marks new school year
Schools put COVID pandemic in past.
Local traffic patterns shift with back to school
Safety regulations to remember around school zones, buses.
Student safety training expands through radKIDS
Newberry financed program to deal with opioid addiction.
UF expects over 2,000 summer graduates
Three commencement ceremonies to be held in O’Connell Center starting Friday.