Florida judge rules in favor of teachers union
Aug 24, 2020
A Leon County Circuit Judge has ruled in favor of the Florida Education Association in a case against the forced reopening of brick and mortar schools […]
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Florida judge rules in favor of teachers union
A Leon County Circuit Judge has ruled in favor of the Florida Education Association in a case against the forced reopening of brick and mortar schools […]
School Board facing fiscal emergency
Aug 24, 2020
Alex Rella, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services for Alachua County Public Schools, stood before the School Board of Alachua County at the Aug. 18th meeting […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-23-2020
Aug 23, 2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Bronson High’s Amariaun Dallas wants to anchor the Eagle line and lead them to the playoffs in 2020
Aug 22, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Amariaun Dallas of Bronson High School. Dallas will participate in football and basketball during his senior year. He will play […]
Spencer wants to lead Wolves to success in baseball and football this season
Aug 21, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Trevor Spencer of St. Francis Catholic Academy. Spencer will play football and baseball for the Wolves this season. Spencer, who […]
Williston High School’s Tiger Days is hoping dual roles in basketball and football will land him a college scholarship in 2020
Aug 20, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Tiger Days of Williston High School. Days will participate in football and basketball during his senior year. He will play […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-16-2020
Aug 16, 2020
Here are 12 stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
In big win for DeSantis, Florida high schools to kick off fall sports August 24th
Aug 15, 2020
The Center Square – The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors voted 11-5 on Friday to allow fall sports practices to begin Aug. […]
Johnson takes the helm as the Newberry Panthers stalk a state title in 2020
Aug 15, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Makai Johnson of Newberry High School. Johnson will play football and baseball his senior year. This past spring he was […]
With hard work as his anchor, Eli Davis will lead the offensive line at Williston High School in 2020
Aug 14, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Eli Davis of Williston High School. Davis will play football and participate on the weightlifting team his senior year. He […]
County Commission approves $750,000 CARES Act money for digital teacher training
Aug 14, 2020
At yesterday’s Alachua County Commission Meeting the Commission took the following actions: (1) authorized $750,000 of CARES Act money to facilitate additional digital teacher training and […]
Public school uncertainties
Aug 14, 2020
Michigan education administrators by mid-August usually are well prepared for public school openings right after Labor Day. Not this year. Mike Burde, veteran assistant superintendent for […]
Alachua County Public Schools extends free meal program due to new school start date
Aug 14, 2020
With Alachua County Public Schools’ start date for students pushed back to August 31st, the district’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department will again be serving […]
Newberry High’s Paige Dinges looks to spike her volleyball career with a state championship in 2020
Aug 14, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Paige Dinges of Newberry High School. Dinges will play middle blocker for the Panthers’ volleyball team this year. She’s been […]
Bronson High School’s Thomas Kerrin shoots for a perfect season in 2020
Aug 13, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Thomas Kerrin of Bronson High School. Kerrin will play football, basketball, and participate on the weightlifting team his senior year. […]
When will high school football start? Local coaches have mixed opinions
Aug 13, 2020
With the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors meeting approaching this Friday, several area head football coaches offered their thoughts on whether the […]
Alachua County School Board moves brick and mortar start date to August 31st
Aug 12, 2020
The School Board of Alachua County has approved the reopening of public schools on August 31st and will move forward with the current plan that gives […]
The search for substitute teachers is in full swing
Aug 12, 2020
While details about the 2020-2021 school year are still being finalized in Alachua County, the search of substitute teachers is on. According to the Bureau of […]
Wednesday school board meeting to be aired on Channel 12
Aug 11, 2020
The City of Gainesville and the Alachua County Commission have postponed a joint meeting to discuss COVID-19 with the University of Florida so that the School […]
Bradford High School’s A’dontae Balfour heading into 2020 season with high expectations, and seven college scholarship offers
Aug 11, 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on A’dontae Balfour of Bradford High School in Starke. Balfour will play football, basketball, and run track his senior year. His […]
County commission wants Gainesville to give school board Channel 12 spot for reopening meeting
Aug 11, 2020
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners wants a joint meeting with the City of Gainesville and UF to be rescheduled so that the school board […]
The GOOD news this week… 08-09-2020
Aug 9, 2020
Here are nine stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!
Applications for District’s Blue School Grant Program closing next month
Aug 8, 2020
Teachers have until September 4th to apply for 2020-2021 Blue School Grant funds from the St. Johns River Water Management District. Now entering the fifth year […]
Teachers wonder whether to stay or go
Aug 8, 2020
Catherine Good, 58, never dreamed she’d retire from teaching during a global pandemic. “When the whole COVID thing came up, then it was like, OK, is […]